That is funny to me because I have a huge book of quotes from evolution scientists that question evolution. Putting that aside, I want those of you who read my comments and those comments of my detractors, regardless of whether you agree with me or not, to consider an important point involved in this debate. […]
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‘The new normal’
Wronowski, who holds a master’s degree in education and was a research scientist prior to becoming a teacher, said the process was as challenging as getting her master’s degree. The teacher training program, recognized as one of the best and most rigorous in the nation, takes an average of about 200 hours to complete, and […]
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Wide world of ‘Sports’
Alex Mattison, communications coordinator for the museum, said the “science of the gross” will be utilized to help explain these concepts, and he expects this to better catch the children’s attention. “It’s really finding ways to get kids to identify with the science of how the body works, and then, in addition to that, showing […]
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Like a bridge over ignorant waters
His letter doesn’t grasp how evolution can be both a fact as observed in nature and exploited in energy and agriculture, while simultaneously being a well-supported theory describing the interrelated nature of all of life. His letter also fails to grasp that some fields of knowledge have limits either built in or beyond current understanding. […]
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Real ‘science’
The word “theory” in the context of science means “a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena.” Phenomena are described by facts. The facts describing evolutionary phenomena are vast and diverse. It is a scientifically established fact that life has changed sig nificantly over time and that […]
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‘Controversy’ response
He says “Innovation is the product of investigation.” Well, no. Knowledge is the product of investigation. Let’s investigate and apply some critical thinking to the Rev. Kern’s comments. He suggests something is deliberately off-limits when it comes to investigating evolution and that all “junk DNA” has function. He insinuates science misunderstands “junk” DNA and assumptions […]
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Missing ‘the point’
I agree that some of the debate of evolution versus creation belongs in the philosophy class. I was writing about the science that supports evolution theory and the science that contradicts evolution theory both being taught in science classrooms. The Cambrian explosion is science that says all phyla came into existence almost simultaneously, not slowly […]
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‘Leap of faith’
Darwin’s theory meets that criteria. Proponents of intelligent design have yet to develop a testable hypothesis that could get it into the scientific arena. The only argument I’ve ever heard from intelligent designers has to do with their incredulity about mechanisms behind evolution. Their stance is that the irreducible complexity of life must have had […]
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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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Point: More doctors, less preachers
The strategy among creationism proponents for a long time has been to create a nonexistent controversy and cast doubt on proven science and the scientific method, a disingenuous ploy that brings into question the sincerity of those who push it. Why don’t the religious-inspired politicians here just openly push to place the story of Christian […]