This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered."
How the hell is that an endorsement of Religion? Evolution is a theory, and there are other theories besides, Evolution and God. That above statement says nothing about religion or that life could change because an asteroid hits the earth, ask the dinos.
It shows what the real agenda is of these folks if a sticker that states what should automatically be considered part of science is *endorsing religion*. It's not about science at all; it's about keeping religion out of the schools using science as the weapon of choice. I'd bet that the ACLU doesn't give a rats hindend about whether efvolution is true of not. All they care about is getting the most mileage of the theory that they can in their efforts to rid the US of any trace of Christianity.
How the hell is that an endorsement of Religion? Evolution is a theory, and there are other theories besides, Evolution and God. That above statement says nothing about religion or that life could change because an asteroid hits the earth, ask the dinos.
This statement is dishonest from start to finish.
1) It is promoted not to help kids understand science, but to undermine their trust in science in general, and the theory of evolution in particular, thereby (it was hoped) promoting alternate ideas (read religion).
2) It is directed only at the theory of evolution, not at all scientific theories. Now, who is it that singles out evolution for special treatment (read religion).
3) They ask for "critical consideration," as if that's the fair thing to do. Teach the controversy! First, in evolutionary sciences, there is no controversy. Secondly, a test of the "fairness" of this sticker is whether a similar sticker should be placed on all science books, and whether a similar sticker should be placed on the bible. I mean, talking snakes? Perhaps talking snakes should be "critically considered" as well.
If you don't think what I am saying is accurate, how about an example.
jbwbubba was sober today.Perfectly true (I presume), but the implications are totally dishonest. So it is with this sticker. Good riddance.