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| NCSE: Genie Scott and Greg Laden on Atheists Talk #0068, Sunday May 3, 2009 |
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Lynn Fellman
will be quizzing anthropologists Genie Scott of the National Center for Science Education and Greg Laden of the University of Minnesota on the subject of creationist attempts to weaken science education in K-12 education. Dr. Scott testified before the Texas State Board of Education as the board was considering how to rewrite the science standards. Texas is critical because of the number of pupils. Textbook publishers write their books to fit with the Texas standards, and if evolution is weakened at the whim of Texas creationists, it affects education in the rest of the states. Dr. Laden has been watching development of the Math and Science Standards for Minnesota and will provide some updates.
Greg and Genie will also be discussing the various approaches to religion in promoting and protecting science education. The NCSE is careful to assure religious leaders that science, properly done, is not necessarily dangerous to their faith (unless strict creationism is a cornerstone of their faith.) Many atheist scientists think that this is a dangerous approach because it dilutes science's naturalistic methodology. They will discuss what the best approach may be, whether it is "New Atheism" or "Friendly Atheism."
Atheists Talk is produced by Minnesota Atheists. Stephanie Zvan
is the host, and Mike Haubrich
is the director.
Relevant Weblinks for this show:
Eugenie Scott:
Greg Laden
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Mike Haubrich, FCD
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... This show could have easily gone another hour. I think that Genie and Greg did add a good perspective on why there is so much involvement by clergy on fighting alongside the NCSE for the proper teaching of evolution; but I think that much more time could have been spent addressing the concerns that atheists are being shunted aside in favor of the religious accommodation. We know it is necessary to accept some coalitions, but that doesn't mean that atheists shouldn't be heard in this issue |
SandraD
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... Atheists are shunted aside because they have nothing to offer the world besides skepticism and rehashing of already accepted science. People already accept evolution so why keep digging in your heels? Besides, atheists have no morals and people don't trust them. Who cares what they think. |
Mike Haubrich
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... SandraD, thank you for your input. I trust that you live by very high standards since you are not an atheist. I trust that you have only the best interests for everyone around you and are sweet, generous and loving to all. |
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