There are some good points in that link, and I think the public on average is very misinformed about both intelligent design and evolution. However, I still don't think intelligent design should be taught in a SCIENCE class because it is not science. I have no problem with it being discussed in philosophy or theology classes. (I have lots more to say on the issue, so if you are curious ask me next time I see you.)
Here's my take on the subject since you've already posted on it. I'm a medical student and I really think intelligent design should be taught in science classes because there is scientific evidence in favor of it that is not presented to students. Here's my (rather long) vent on the subject from a few days ago. http://citystreams.blogspot.com/2005/08/evolution.html
Cindy, I disagree. As a scientist (who is also a Christian) I can say that there is no scientific evidence for intelligent design. By definition, it does not have empirically testable predictions, and therefore cannot be addressed by science. (Which is why it belongs in a philosophy class and not a science class.)
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lol. On a more serious note, how can so many very smart people be on both sides of a topic?
Interesting take on the previous question: www.americanthinker.com/articles.php?article_id=4761
(www.americanthinker.com/ articles.php?article_id=4761) as it looks like the link may not wrap.
There are some good points in that link, and I think the public on average is very misinformed about both intelligent design and evolution. However, I still don't think intelligent design should be taught in a SCIENCE class because it is not science. I have no problem with it being discussed in philosophy or theology classes. (I have lots more to say on the issue, so if you are curious ask me next time I see you.)
Here's my take on the subject since you've already posted on it. I'm a medical student and I really think intelligent design should be taught in science classes because there is scientific evidence in favor of it that is not presented to students. Here's my (rather long) vent on the subject from a few days ago.
http://citystreams.blogspot.com/2005/08/evolution.html
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om/2005/08/evolution.html)
~Cindy~
Cindy, I disagree. As a scientist (who is also a Christian) I can say that there is no scientific evidence for intelligent design. By definition, it does not have empirically testable predictions, and therefore cannot be addressed by science. (Which is why it belongs in a philosophy class and not a science class.)
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