Lesley Newson wrote:
> It would be worthwhile if evolution communicators took time off arguing
> about creationism to examine what NON-creationists say about evolution.
> Evolution needs to be taught adequately in schools.
I personally regard them as flip sides of the same coin: prevent the
intrusion of creationism AND strengthen the teaching of evolutionary
biology at school level. The current understanding of basic biology is
abysmal, providing a fertile ground for certain viewpoints to be
regarded with more validity than they deserve. It also means that school
pupils are progressing to university without possessing a good grasp of
the fundamentals.
As you point out, there is a bigger picture at stake. What I would say
is that they are inter-related: strengthen the understanding and
teaching of evolutionary biology, and you are laying the foundations for
a solid, scientifically literate future generation.
--
Best, Mikey Brass
MA in Archaeology degree, University College London
"The Antiquity of Man" http://www.antiquityofman.com
Book: "The Antiquity of Man: Artifactual, fossil and gene records explored"
- !ke e: /xarra //ke
("Diverse people unite": Motto of the South African Coat of Arms, 2002)
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