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One Third (?!) of PA High School Science Teachers Believe in Creationism - And Some Teach It

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jaunte4/28/2013 6:16:54 pm PDT

I think the creationists see this as a battle of authority.
They focus on trying to damage Charles Darwin’s reputation.

Not all of the sessions focused solely on scientific theory. During one session, Jerry Bergman, an author and professor of biology most recently teaching at Northwest State Community College in Ohio, addressed what he called the “dark side of Darwin.” Notes provided by the church from the session quote several Bible verses. According to the course notes, Darwin had a negative attitude towards women, was a racist and had questionable mental health. Chapman questioned why the man is regarded so highly.

“He was a chauvinist pig that never evolved and believed women evolved less than men,” he said. “Why are we taking a man like that and holding him up as an example to our children?”

Instead, Chapman, who hosts a weekly show called “Origins” on Cornerstone’s Christian TV station, said schools should focus on sharing ideas and learning the truth. In particular, he advocates for teachers sharing alternate ideas — most notably intelligent design — on evolution.

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