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Stickers Banned in Georgia
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:56 pm Post subject: Stickers Banned in Georgia
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"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." |
A federal judge has ruled that this paragraph, when applied to a science textbook, unconstitutionally violates the separation of church and state (the "Establishment clause" of the First Amendment).
This is in part due to a potential mixup between the scientific use of the word "theory" and the common usage of the word.
Well, maybe science classes ought to teach students what the scientific definition of "theory" is.
And, I don't see any reason why telling students to "approach with an open mind, study carefully and critically consider" is a bad thing.
After all, that is what Darwin did as he performed his research/studies.
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Except for the fact that there is a huge religious entity in the state, and therefore the teaching would be contrary to their 'beliefs' in toto.....
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Waitaminute, which "church" is being promoted by those stickers?
With that Judge's ruling, the Church of Atheism gets to become the government's official religion, again.
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Actually, I think it is Secular Humanism rather than Atheism.
My commentary was aimed at pointing out how stupid it was to ban a sticker that encouraged critical thinking. Just another case of "ban speech you don't agree with" as a substitute for open, honest debate. And, of course, the schools are well known for their promotion of critical thinking over blindly swallowing whatever the teacher tells the students...NOT!
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I just love sarcasm...
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Or when you say something special interest groups do not want to hear.
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