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Introduction
(Continued).
What is
this evolution doctrine that inspires so much faith in its disciples
How has it turned great scientists into dogmatic opponents of any
other viewpoint Many evolutionary scientists have united their
professional influence to forbid any classroom instruction contrary to
their own views. Does the theory of evolution merit this kind of
fanatical support, which would silence all opposing ideas When
religious people take such a position, they are called bigots, but
scientists seem to escape that charge. In February of 1977, nearly 200
members of the nation's academic community sent letters to school
boards across the United States, urging that no alternate ideas on
origins be permitted in classrooms.
This
indicates that the evolutionists are feeling the threat of a rising
revolt against the stereotyped, contradictory versions of their
theory. Many students are looking for honest answers to their
questions about the origin and purpose of life. For the first time,
the stale traditions of evolution have to go on the defensive. But
let's take a look at what they have to defend. Then you will
understand why these evolutionary scientists are people of such
extraordinary faith, and why they are so fearful of facing competition
at the school level.
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