Louisiana Promoting Ignorance in Education Since 1858

Ever since the proposal of Evolution in 1858 creationist groups have been fighting the theory. Now thanks to a proposal by the extremely Evangelical senator from David Vitter creationism has gotten a new toe hold into our school systems. According to an article in the The New Orleans newspaper The Time-Picayune.

Sen. David Vitter, R-La., earmarked $100,000 in a spending bill for a Louisiana Christian group that has challenged the teaching of Darwinian evolution in the public school system and to which he has political ties

Besides this being an obvious political maneuver with no real interest in our kids future, and this possibly being perceived as a type of atonement for past sins, (mainly the visiting of a Washington DC Madame) the teaching of creationism has been shown, in court cases, to be impossible to separate its ties to religion. If Louisiana passes this money it would be the state, our government, sponsoring religion. I believe our constitution has something to say about that. Something about Congress shall pass no law respecting the establishment of religion. See first amendment or the wall above the door to the Al Neuharth Media Center. Now it is not unknown for the religious to receive funding from the government, but they are not allowed to proceed to teach their myths as fact. That is really what this money is for, David Vitter admitted it. According to an article from National Center for Science Education, "In a written statement, Vitter explained, 'This program helps supplement and support educators and school systems that would like to offer all of the explanations in the study of controversial science topics such as global warming and the life sciences.'"

There is no doubt in my mind that this is more than just trying to get a religious view put in our school systems. They seek to undermine our children's education, using misinformation and lies. They make claims which aren't supported by 99% of all scientists, yet say that evolution is a theory under stress. As if there is an actual controversy in the scientific community regarding evolution. Every American who believes in the children's education, every American that believes in the scientific ideal, every American who believes in the constitution that our forefathers setup should find this type of religious sanctioning grievous and offensive. Offering special consideration to a group of this type not only undermines our constitution it also undermines the future of our children and that is inexcusable.

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AngelEngine's picture

Funny, how these christians

Funny, how these christians are so fervent at getting religion taught in public schools. The only way to simmer their heads, is to give in. Even if we prove creation to be false, you can never tear the big man down; they WANT to believe. Yet, if the Hindu version of creation were to be introduced alongside Evolution, they would still be outraged, for no other creation myth matters, but theirs. No, they wouldnt be content with just any creation theory matching against evolution.

 On a reverse note, if creation was to be taught in public schools, the christians would probably reject Hindu versions of creation, while allowing thiers to be taught. What a bunch of hypocrites, eh?

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Since the IDiots have

Since the IDiots have already been slapped down by a Pennsylvania court, wouldn't this die a swift death in a court challenge because of the precedent? Or maybe it doesn't matter - Canadian courts have to observe the precedents set in any court in the land, American courts seem more broken up into states.

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