life, the only “origin of life” theory taught in the majority of
American schools is Neo-Darwinism, which at its core holds that
a random undirected process has led from non-life to all of the
marvelous complexity we see in the living world.
Recent scientific discoveries have raised serious questions about
the theory of Darwinian evolution, while at the same time giving
birth to a scientific theory called intelligent design. Despite the
compelling modern science in support of intelligent design, and
despite the fact that most Americans want the evidence for and
against Darwin’s theory taught in schools, any questioning of
Darwinism is systematically suppressed in nearly all academic and
scientific communities." (1)
"In a 1998 survey, nearly 95% of biologists in
the National Academy of Science identified
themselves as atheists or agnostics. Similarly, in a
2003 survey of leading evolutionists, 87% denied
the existence of God and 88% disbelieved in life
after death.
For many evolution proponents, Darwinism
seems to function like a secular religion. In the
words of Oxford biologist Dr. Richard Dawkins:
“Darwin made it possible to be an intellectually fulfilled
atheist.”
Given the anti-religious views of many leading
Darwinists, it’s certainly possible that some of
the current close-mindedness in the scientific
community about intelligent design and evolution
stems from personal prejudice rather than the
facts of science." (1)
Should intelligent design be allowed in schools? Why is it being kept out? Is it being kept out solely because the nations top scientist's refuse to believe that there is a God and will not let any evidence of Him be taught in schools? Though there is evidence to prove both theories of Intelligent Design and Evolution I believe our schools need to teach them both. Though not everyone believes in Intelligent Design and not everyone believes in evolution both need to be taught. Each are theories. Each have yet to be proven. Until that day both need to be taught in the schools.
1. Expelled Authors Guide, "expelledthemovie.com". Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed .
