Debating creationism in Louisiana schools

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June 11th, 2008
Barbara Forrest, a philosophy professor at Southeastern University, and Gene Mills from the Louisiana Forum on Family, debate the pros and cons of teaching creationism in schools.

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Professor Forrest is the co-author of Creationism's Trojan Horse and was perhaps one of the most important witnesses during the Dover trial because of her research into the Intelligent Design movement.

The book is excellent, and a must read for anyone interested in education both here and in the UK (it is coming your way).

http://www.amazon.com/Creationisms-Trojan-Horse-Intelligent-Design/dp/0195319737

TAGGED: CHILDREN, CREATIONISM, EDUCATION, EVOLUTION


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