[JoeSchem]

Anyone may refuse to write a letter of recommendation to anyone, for any reason, or no reason. Granted, he's acting like a jerk; but he has the right to do so.

Also granted, in a free society, we have the right to not support universities which become havens for jerks.

I wonder if Dr. Dini can give an example of a doctor's diagnosis which depends on the theory of evolution.

[Hodar]

Dr. Dini can give an example of a doctor's diagnosis which depends on the theory of evolution.

The exercise was to show 'Scientific Reasoning' to support evolution. It was a challenge to demonstrate a skill that was taught in his class. That skill will certainly be used in practice. Whether you believe in it is not important. I have a rough time with Quantum Physic concerning the Heinzenburg Principle (Duality, or simultaneous co-existance of sub-atomic particles), I could (past tense) explain it; but I didn't necessarily agree with it.

[FactQuest]

Anyone may refuse to write a letter of recommendation to anyone, for any reason, or no reason. Granted, he's acting like a jerk; but he has the right to do so.

I have to disagree - its the any reason part. What if his reason was, because you're black. Or, because you're white. Or, because you're not gay like him (I'm not saying he's gay, just makin' a point).

Would that be within his rights? At a public university?

What if his reason was ... not if you're Jewish. Or not if you're Christian. Hmm... for some Christians, YECs, this is exactly what it seemed, to them.

Now, I agree, a LoR is a gift. A YEC would do well to not waste their time asking him. But, Dini was the one who laid out the specific criteria.