Evolutionary theory

Scientists in Texas are upset. There are three critics of evolution on the committee that will review proposed curriculum standards for science courses in Texas schools. It doesn't matter that these people are also scientists (one is a biology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and one is a chemistry professor at Baylor University) -- what matters is that they question evolution.

Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller says, it's "simply stunning that any state board members would even consider appointing authors of an anti-evolution textbook to a panel of scientists." I don't now why she doesn't consider a biology professor and a chemistry professor as much "scientist" as the other board members who are described as "veteran science professors from major Texas universities." At least two of the "veteran professors" want to eliminate a curriculum requirement that the weaknesses of the theory of evolution be taught in Texas classrooms. Doesn't a true scientist want to explore all the possibilities?

As Jonathan Saenz of the Free Market Foundation says, "If the theory of evolution is so strong and without weaknesses, why are the evolutionists so afraid to let students have a discussion about it? Close-minded efforts to ban students from hearing both sides is dangerous and a clear detriment to students."

I agree with Mr. Saenz -- what are the evolutionists trying to hide? Maybe the fact that their main goal is not the futherance of science but the futherance of an anti-God agenda?

"3 evolution critics on advisory panel." The Dallas Morning News; October 16, 2008; p. 3A.