Clarification
In my last blog I discussed evolution as a whole but did not specify the differences between macro and micro evolution. Micro evolution, I accept fully. But macro evolution, the jump from species to species, I have questions on. Granted, life is full of spontaneity, but the theory of a jump from species to species has yet to convince me. Though I will not deny its possibility just as I will not deny the possibility that God exists. Is this fair?
posted by Timcom at 9:17 AM
1 Comments:
It is my belief that the public school system constitutes an
establishment of religion no matter what is actually taught. I do
recognize the distinction you have made between creationism and
micro-evolution. However, in my understanding, no one is proposing to
teach creationism in Public Schools.
There is a movement--called "Intelligent Design"-- spearheaded by
men like William Dembski, that has raised questions about the
evolution model. Gould and others would certainly like to think that
the evidence for micro, as well as macro, evolution is growing, but
there are members of the scientific community that question its
continuing viability in the face of critical analysis of the physical
universe.
Legally, NO point of view should exist in the public schools of the
United States. Science is not unanimous concerning the origins of the
universe. Even if it was, it would certainly not be the first time
the bulk of the scientific community was wrong. I can give you
contemporary examples if you wish. What you call "micro-evolution" I
would call "adaptability." That is not to say that I have the ability
to effectively present a case for Intelligent Design. After all, I am
not a scientist.
Ben
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