His being so well-read on religion and science, I have but two questions for the preacher, spawned from Genesis: “In the beginning …” When was this? Where was this? —Merle D. WrightOklahoma City
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Free thoughts with the Kern clan
I think most citizens would agree that we want our students to think and reason for themselves and not just take somebody’s word for it. However, his argument is that both sides of human existence be presented in science classes so the students can reason what to believe. This is more appropriate for a philosophy […]
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Counterpoint: Scrutinizing science
The most recent was the Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act carried by Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City. Each has ultimately been defeated mainly due to pressure exerted by the science departments of the major universities in Oklahoma. It is hard for me to understand why, since I believe the adage, “Truth does not fear […]
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Questions answered from the Rev. Kern
My remarks were, “The Constitution is Christian document; prepared by Christians to preserve an already established Christian social order.” His two questions were concerned with established slavery during that time and the problem of divine right of kings, which he says was perpetuated by Christian absolutes. First, there is the question of slavery. It no […]
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Culling the herd
HB 1551, introduced by Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, sought to allow teachers to discuss and critique these various scientific theories in classrooms, a move critics said would help usher in teaching of so-called “intelligent design” in public schools. The bill lists biological evolution, the chemical origins of life, global warming and human cloning as […]
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Separation deliberation
But by the discussion’s close, only one mind was changed. The debate was between Bruce Prescott, Baptist pastor and president of the Norman chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and Steve Kern, Baptist pastor and husband to state Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, who was in the audience. The two debated […]