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To: AndrewC; Heartlander; bondserv
There is a list of 300 scientists and researchers (PDF) that have agreed to the following statement,

"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged."

Hmmmm...I see there are quite a few scientists listed who are from Biology departments. Guess they just haven't visited Talkorg. or PH's links enough and don't know any better.

742 posted on 05/26/2005 7:22:12 AM PDT by Michael_Michaelangelo (The best theory is not ipso facto a good theory. Lots of links on my homepage...)
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To: Michael_Michaelangelo
This is a list of at least 513 scientists and researchers named Steve that signed on to the following statement.

Evolution is a vital, well-supported, unifying principle of the biological sciences, and the scientific evidence is overwhelmingly in favor of the idea that all living things share a common ancestry. Although there are legitimate debates about the patterns and processes of evolution, there is no serious scientific doubt that evolution occurred or that natural selection is a major mechanism in its occurrence. It is scientifically inappropriate and pedagogically irresponsible for creationist pseudoscience, including but not limited to "intelligent design," to be introduced into the science curricula of our nation's public schools.

Note that, unlike the other list, the Project Steve list carries full current titles, and includes only scientists; I suspect some of the Ph.D.s on the other list are bagging groceries. On the other hand, Project Steve has 8 (count 'em!) members of the National Academy of Sciences.

Even despite the decision to restrict the list to a very tiny subset of scientists, I do believe Project Steve's lead over the creationists is now unbeatable.

765 posted on 05/26/2005 8:17:58 AM PDT by Right Wing Professor
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