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southernyankeebelle

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4. They are determine to undermind critical thinking. Also science to me are facts where

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 02:25 PM

Jan 2013

religion of creationism is a crock. Our children are expected to go out in the big world and compete with other nations for jobs of the future. Having science put in the back sit or room is going to hurt the kids who really want to learn science for their future.

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Four US states considering laws that challenge teaching of evolution [View all] Eugene Jan 2013 OP

Of course. They pulled this shit before sakabatou Jan 2013 #1

the right in colorado seems a bit loonier this year fizzgig Jan 2013 #2

OK in colleges, and universities, elleng Jan 2013 #3

science deals with facts fizzgig Jan 2013 #8

Critical thinking is appropriate before college, but caraher Jan 2013 #13

Right, which is why I suggested they wait. elleng Jan 2013 #17

I guess the other issue is teachers caraher Feb 2013 #18

Right, and creative teachers, elleng Feb 2013 #19

Do a Google search on religious right + Air Force Academy. They're a lot crazier than you think. Initech Jan 2013 #5

oh, i know they're batshit down there fizzgig Jan 2013 #9

They are determine to undermind critical thinking. Also science to me are facts where southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #4

I say go for it as long as they have facts to back up their views Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #6

In some ways, I almost wish they'd get their wish. denverbill Jan 2013 #7

christians can't win the debate via churches so they want to hijack public schools in the "name" msongs Jan 2013 #10

Really disturbing BUT.... aka-chmeee Jan 2013 #11

They forget Indiana caraher Jan 2013 #12

And they'll all last five minutes into their first court challenge Posteritatis Jan 2013 #14

Accredited Colleges and Universities Laochtine Jan 2013 #15

That's a new one TheIronyLovesCompany Jan 2013 #16

critical thinking, debate, analysis & creationism progressoid Feb 2013 #20