“Federal judge rules against intelligent design in science classrooms”
Read the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article on the ruling against ‘intelligent design’ in science class.
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“Judge Bars ‘Intelligent Design’ From Pa. Classes”
Read a New York Times story on the federal judge’s ruling of ‘intelligent design’ as “unconstitutional” to be taught in high school science classes due to it’s connection to “a particular version of christianity.”
“Judge rules against Pa. biology curriculum”
Read an Associated Press article about Judge John E. Jones’ decision to ban ‘intelligent design’ from the school’s biology curriculum.
International Darwin Day Foundation
Feb. 11, 2005, is celebrated as Darwin Day, an international observance of Charles Darwin’s work on evolution. Check out International Darwin Day Foundation’s site that maintains a list of celebrations of the naturalist’s birthday around the world, including the United States.
“Good Science, Bad Science: Teaching Evolution in the States”
Read the Fordham Foundation’s 2000 report “Good Science, Bad Science: Teaching Evolution in the States,” which includes a state-by-state grading of science education in the public schools.
Religious Tolerance
The website Religious Tolerance maintains a list of the beliefs of 17 religions regarding the origins of life.
“Kitzmiller et al. v. Dover Area School District”
Read the American Civil Liberties Union’s lawsuit filed on behalf of parents in Dover, Pa.
“How ‘Christianized’ Do Americans Want Their Country To Be?”
A July 26, 2004, poll by the Barna Group found that almost six of every 10 adults favor teaching creationism in the public school, while less than four of 10 do not.
“Zogby America Report”
A Sept. 21, 2001, Zogby International poll found that 71 percent of respondents said that Darwin’s theory of evolution should be taught along with scientific evidence against the theory.