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WASHINGTON-The National Academy of Sciences on Thursday[[[[[ issued a spirited defense of evolution as the bedrock principle of modern biology, arguing that it, not creationism, must be taught in public school science classes.]]]]]The academy, which operates under a mandate from Congress to advise the government on science and technology matters, issued the report at a time when the theory of evolution, first offered in the 19th century, faces renewed attack by some religious conservatives.[[[Creationism, based on the explanation offered in the Bible, and the related idea of "intelligent design" are not science and, as such, should not be taught in public school science classrooms, according to the report.]]]{{{"We seem to have continuing challenges to the teaching of evolution in schools. That's something that doesn't seem to go away," Barbara Schaal, an evolutionary biologist at Washington University in St. Louis and vice president of National Academy of Sciences, said in a telephone interview."We need a citizenry that's trained in real science."}}}Evolution is a [[[[[[theory]]]]]] explaining change in living organisms over the eons due to genetic mutations. For example, it holds that humans evolved from earlier forms of apes.The report stated that the idea of evolution can be fully compatible with religious faith. "Science and religion are different ways of understanding the world. Needlessly placing them in opposition reduces the potential of each to contribute to a better future," said the report.But teaching creationist ideas in science classes confuses students about what constitutes science and what does not, according to the report's authors.To read more go to:
PS:It's just simply hilarious and pathetic at the same time the way in which "evolutionists" are trying to reafirm a BIG FAT THEORY...They wouldn't do so IF they wouldn't feel threatened....Evolution is a THEORY....And there is overwhelming evidence of it....the point is that "evolutionists" keep holding on to this nonsense and won't let go...IF they don't want to teach "intelligent design" at public schools is fine...Public schools are a mess anyway...Compared to other countries our public school falls really far behind and short....A shame...It's amazing how much damage a backslidden believer(Charles Darwin) can do,even after he's gone for so many years....
As in the days of Noah....
