intelligent design in Nature

[Jerry Bricker]

>I suspect there are many scientists who view evolution as a "purpose
>driven" phenomenon - they argue that evolution is God's way of getting
>from there to here.  This is anathema to strict creationists, but many who
>accept ID use this argument to reconcile the apparent disparity between
>belief in God and acceptance of evolution.

Which god are we talking about?  Thor, Odin, Ra, Heart of Sky, or
Plumed Serpent?

Oh wait, this entire ID debate is one that always assumes a
Judeo-Christian monotheistic perspective.

Teaching creation myths in biology classrooms alongside evolution
sounds fair and balanced when examined in a generalized manner.  I
just wonder what will happen when the science teacher assumes a truly
fair and balanced approach by including creation stories from the
plethora of polytheistic religions that exist around the globe.  Will
that teacher be reprimanded for not teaching the "correct" version of
creationism (i.e., one God)?  Do those pushing intelligent
design/creationism really want their children exposed to alternate
religious ideas?  It seems they have more to lose in this debate than
the strict evolutionists.  After all, the monotheistic view is the
view most widely held by Americans.

Just a few thoughts.

JB
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Jerry Bricker
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Department of Biology
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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