You say "I don't think anyone is saying we shouldn't question Darwinism". With all due respect, you are incorrect. That is exactly what people are saying. The Texas resolution did not say anything about specifically which theories should be presented with alternative views, it merely stated that theories should be examined in light of alternative views.
You also seem to believe that Darwin's theory is provable. It is not. Part of Darwin's theory is that evolution proves God does not exist. Re-read the Origin of Species for details. The dirty little truth is that Darwin had much more of an agenda than just science, and he abused his own scientific findings to promote a decidedly UNscientific worldview.
You say that you are open to having theories questioned, "but not with utterly stupid ideas like Creationism". Hm... maybe the theory that the Earth is flat should be questioned, but not with utterly stupid ideas like it being round! Just who are you to decide that an idea is stupid and should not be considered? That's quite arrogant!
This is science, not a popularity contest. Examining various theories using the scientific method is not a waste of time, it is the essence of science.
Hm, could it be that the US is the world leader in science and technology because we continually challenge the accepted "satus quo" in scientific thought?
Why is it that anyone would celebrate a legal statute that prohibits examining all sides of an argument? Are these people afraid that if the theory of evolution is not presented as though it is fact, then people may actually think about it and evaluate whether or not it is sufficient in and of itself? If it is indeed fact, then why would anyone be afraid of having it examined? Should it not be scientifically provable beyond a shadow of a doubt?
The truth is, Darwin's theory it is just that: a theory. A proper scientific view should teach that, and continuously evaluate the theory scientifically. Anything less is intellectual cowardice.
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You say "I don't think anyone is saying we shouldn't question Darwinism". With all due respect, you are incorrect. That is exactly what people are saying. The Texas resolution did not say anything about specifically which theories should be presented with alternative views, it merely stated that theories should be examined in light of alternative views.
You also seem to believe that Darwin's theory is provable. It is not. Part of Darwin's theory is that evolution proves God does not exist. Re-read the Origin of Species for details. The dirty little truth is that Darwin had much more of an agenda than just science, and he abused his own scientific findings to promote a decidedly UNscientific worldview.
You say that you are open to having theories questioned, "but not with utterly stupid ideas like Creationism". Hm... maybe the theory that the Earth is flat should be questioned, but not with utterly stupid ideas like it being round! Just who are you to decide that an idea is stupid and should not be considered? That's quite arrogant!
This is science, not a popularity contest. Examining various theories using the scientific method is not a waste of time, it is the essence of science.
Hm, could it be that the US is the world leader in science and technology because we continually challenge the accepted "satus quo" in scientific thought?
Why is it that anyone would celebrate a legal statute that prohibits examining all sides of an argument? Are these people afraid that if the theory of evolution is not presented as though it is fact, then people may actually think about it and evaluate whether or not it is sufficient in and of itself? If it is indeed fact, then why would anyone be afraid of having it examined? Should it not be scientifically provable beyond a shadow of a doubt?
The truth is, Darwin's theory it is just that: a theory. A proper scientific view should teach that, and continuously evaluate the theory scientifically. Anything less is intellectual cowardice.
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