Evolution and Creationism
Position statements by scientific and educational groups
The following position statements on the importance of teaching evolution and
on recent creationist victories that threaten evolution education come from a
host of well-respected sources, including scientific, educational, religious,
and civil liberties organization.
General Statements regarding the teaching of evolution and the nature of science
vs. creationism:
Statements in response to the Kansas School Board Decision "to approve public
school science standards that greatly de-emphasize or delete concepts of evolution,
the geological time scale, continental drift, and current theories of the origin
of the universe...." (Knowledge
under Siege, from the Kansas Citizens
for Science Web Site) :
Statements in response to the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee's vote to place
an evolution
disclaimer on biology texts offered for use in the state:
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