This re-instated what passes for faith in humanity

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10545387/ - the story

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/sections...zmiller_342.pdf - the ruling in itself (Section H is just lovely)
With clear heads pervailing here, I'd say that its a bleeding good thing that America's decided to pull "Reverse" on the roller-coaster to hell. I mean, if the trend continues, I'd say that you guys should come out OK, in spite of the current administration's (common tactical blunder - land war in Asi... Well. You know what I mean).
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Much as I don't want to jump into one of our famous Doc/Ghostiger debates I wanted to say something on the original subject, therefore my reply will be to the original poster. Some of my points have been alluded to by previous posters though.



When I heard of this decision on the news I was in agreement with it (section H puts it very nicely ;) ).

When I was tought Evolution and the Big Bang theory in science class they reinforced that it was theory. IMHO this is the proper approach. A significant portion of the scientific community has focused on these scientific theories, but they are still theories.
ID does not need to be presented as a counterpoint to evolution either. :angry:

Creationism and Intelligent Design are not refined enough, IMO, to even be considered science and do not belong in a science classroom. There are other subjects in school that this can be taught in, such as bible as literature, mythology, etc., if they need to be taught in a school at all.

ID and the TofE are not mutually exclusive either. Perhaps a higher power gave a small puddle of ectoplasmic goo a "push" in the right direction, gave it's creations the means to adapt to changing environments, or decided the best way to create something was to take a pinprick of matter and go "KaPow!" It's all hope and guesswork better saved for theistic and metaphysic discussions.