Evolution Polls: Register an Opinion in Evolution vs. Creationism
The debate between evolution and creationism is far more than just a scientific question. It has become a pressing social, political, and religious issue as well. People think that the truth of evolution would undermine a great deal of what they believe in - but are they right? Is evolution a religion? Is creationism scientific?
Can or Should Science be Harmonized with Religion?
The conflicts between religious faith and empirical science seems to be continual, but just as continual are the efforts to find some middle ground where both can co-exist. It's important for many Americans to find a way to bridge the gulf between traditional Christian faith and modern science, but can this be done? If it can be done, should it be done?
The conflicts between religious faith and empirical science seems to be continual, but just as continual are the efforts to find some middle ground where both can co-exist. It's important for many Americans to find a way to bridge the gulf between traditional Christian faith and modern science, but can this be done? If it can be done, should it be done?
Daily Poll: Will Intelligent Design Harm Conservatism?
Anti-science programs are playing an increasing role in American conservatism. The biggest example is the advocacy of Intelligent Design: a direct attack on a basic scientific theory because religious ideology demands it. The question is, will the anti-science attitudes of conservatives come to hurt them later?
Anti-science programs are playing an increasing role in American conservatism. The biggest example is the advocacy of Intelligent Design: a direct attack on a basic scientific theory because religious ideology demands it. The question is, will the anti-science attitudes of conservatives come to hurt them later?
Is Bush Manipulating Science for Political Reasons?
There have been a number of incidents where it appears that science has been manipulated for the sake of political or even religious preferences - putting creationist tracts at the Grand Canyon, for example. Is this part of a pattern of subordinating science to politics?
There have been a number of incidents where it appears that science has been manipulated for the sake of political or even religious preferences - putting creationist tracts at the Grand Canyon, for example. Is this part of a pattern of subordinating science to politics?
Do Atheists Support Teaching Intelligent Design?
Can an atheist believe that it is appropriate to teach the religious beliefs of "Intelligent" Design in public school science classes? I wouldn't have thought so, but I would have been wrong. There is at least one who does and who objects to the lawsuit in Pennsylvania trying to stop a school from doing just this.
Can an atheist believe that it is appropriate to teach the religious beliefs of "Intelligent" Design in public school science classes? I wouldn't have thought so, but I would have been wrong. There is at least one who does and who objects to the lawsuit in Pennsylvania trying to stop a school from doing just this.
Was Galileo a Martyr for Science?
Galileo's conflict with the Catholic Church is well known - the stuff of legend, in fact, and that may be part of the problem. Galileo has become a martyr in the name of science, struck down by religious bigotry and ignorance even though he was only trying to advance knowledge about our world and universe. Yet how much of the traditional account is true and how much is mythology?
Galileo's conflict with the Catholic Church is well known - the stuff of legend, in fact, and that may be part of the problem. Galileo has become a martyr in the name of science, struck down by religious bigotry and ignorance even though he was only trying to advance knowledge about our world and universe. Yet how much of the traditional account is true and how much is mythology?
Is There a Conspiracy to Suppress Creationist Science?
Some creationists argue that there is a conspiracy of dogmatic scientists who work to ensure that the research of creationists is suppressed and doesn't appear in science journals. Scientists say that there is no good creationist research to bother publishing. Who is right?
Some creationists argue that there is a conspiracy of dogmatic scientists who work to ensure that the research of creationists is suppressed and doesn't appear in science journals. Scientists say that there is no good creationist research to bother publishing. Who is right?
How did Human Beings Originate and Develop?
Debates over the origins of the human species are some of the most rancorous in America today. Many believe, for religious reasons, that humans originated and developed through the work of God. Others, however, argue that science shows that humans have an entirely natural origin and development.
Debates over the origins of the human species are some of the most rancorous in America today. Many believe, for religious reasons, that humans originated and developed through the work of God. Others, however, argue that science shows that humans have an entirely natural origin and development.
Can Creationists Teach Evolution?
There are a lot of people out there who believe in creationism and some of them teach in public schools. At times, science teachers who are creationists have wanted to teach evolution - but do they really know enough about science? Can they be trusted to teach evolution fairly?
There are a lot of people out there who believe in creationism and some of them teach in public schools. At times, science teachers who are creationists have wanted to teach evolution - but do they really know enough about science? Can they be trusted to teach evolution fairly?
Teaching Intelligent Design Alongside Evolution
Some argue that if a public school teaches about evolution, then students should also be taught about Intelligent Design. This is called 'Balanced Treatment' - the ideas is, schools should be fair and present 'both sides' of the debate. Is this a valid argument? Should Intelligent Design be taught?
Some argue that if a public school teaches about evolution, then students should also be taught about Intelligent Design. This is called 'Balanced Treatment' - the ideas is, schools should be fair and present 'both sides' of the debate. Is this a valid argument? Should Intelligent Design be taught?
Teaching Evolution in Public Schools
There are a lot of people out there who object to the teaching of evolution in public schools. They want the subject removed from school science texts because they believe that the subject undermines True Christianity. Others, however, argue that there is no conflict between religion and evolution, so it should be taught.
There are a lot of people out there who object to the teaching of evolution in public schools. They want the subject removed from school science texts because they believe that the subject undermines True Christianity. Others, however, argue that there is no conflict between religion and evolution, so it should be taught.