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Kansas Anti-Creationism Professor Resigns
An anonymous reader writes "A Professor of religion at University of Kansas has resigned from his position at the university because of his anti-creationism views." From the article: "Mirecki had planned to teach a course in the spring that examined creationism and intelligent design after the State Board of Education adopted science standards treating evolution as a flawed theory. Originally called 'Special Topics in Religion: Intelligent Design, Creationism and other Religious Mythologies,' the course was canceled last week at Mirecki's request." The article goes on to explain that Mirecki evidently sent poorly worded email with anti-Christian sentiments around to people interested in the class, and was subsequently beaten for his troubles.
Me too! Rock Chalk Jayhawk! KU. i live near manhattan and it is HORRIBLE! However, I do like going to aggieville on KU/KSU days sporting my KU apparel. It's so fun. Especially after KU blows them out of the water in basketball. Fortunately, I have yet to get beat down after the game is over and everyone has left the bar. :D
How this got modded insightful, I have no clue. There is nothing in the Gospels to actually support your assertion. There are many accounts in the Gospels of Jesus hiding from his enemies in a supernatural way when presented with threats to his life. I believe two things about Christ's crucifixion. The first is that Christ died to absolve Christians of their sins so that they can reach Heaven. The other is that Christ chose the timing and circumstances of his death in order to fulfill biblical prophecies about the Messiah. This is why I believe that Christ was not a complete pacifist.
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