Austinist: Creationist Movement Loses First Round in Texas Board of Education Battle

davetx

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:27:00 -0600

Thanks mdahmus for reiterating that important point in a rational manner (although I don't think you should have used the word "theory" in your second paragraph, rather perhaps "idea"). Those who label "creation" as a theory don't understand the scientific definition of the term theory. And if we're talking about the context of a science classroom, that's what matters, folks.

mdahmus

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:33:25 -0600

No, evolution is a scientific theory, which means it must satisfy a lot of serious criteria. This is not the same thing as "I have a theory that..." Creationism is a theory based on somebody's idea. Scientifically speaking it's barely even a hypothesis. But way to go equating the two. This is how Republicans win, people.

barenakedfamily

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:27:48 -0600

Isn't evolution and creation both just theories? Teach the kids what's on the table and let them decide what to 'believe'.