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  • Hundreds of Complaints Force Zoo to Break Ties with Creation Museum

    By Eric Young

    A high volume of complaints have forced the Cincinnati Zoo to pull out of a special business partnership with the Creation Museum in nearby Petersburg, Ky., after running for less than three days.

    Dec 03, 2008 | Comments 178
  • Texas Reviews 'Weaknesses' of Evolution Teaching Mandate

    By Lawrence Jones

    The Texas Board of Education on Wednesday heard public arguments for and against a current science standard that requires students to be taught the "strengths and weaknesses" of evolution. A majority of board members are in favor of retaining the language.

    Nov 20, 2008 | Comments 394
  • Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

    By Lawrence Jones

    Pope Benedict XVI opened a five-day Vatican meeting on evolution Friday morning by affirming that the world did not emerge out of chaos but was intentionally created by "the First Being."

    Nov 01, 2008 | Comments 141
  • Scientist Coalition Accused of 'Suppressing' Evidence Against Darwinism

    By Eric Young

    While the 21st Century Science Coalition may sound like it’s on the cutting edge of scientific innovation, at least one of its critics argues otherwise. “It should be dubbed the ‘19th Century Science Coalition,’" says Dr. John G. West.

    Oct 08, 2008 | Comments 114
  • Over 800 Scientists Stand Against Language Critical of Evolution

    By Eric Young

    Over 800 scientists in Texas have signed a statement to “encourage valid critical thinking and scientific reasoning by leaving out all references to ‘strengths and weaknesses’” of evolution – references, they say, that politicians “have used to introduce supernatural explanations into science courses.”

    Oct 01, 2008 | Comments 143
  • Professor Dismayed over Christians Rejecting Evolution

    By The Associated Press

    A professor at a Vatican-sponsored university expressed dismay Tuesday that some Christian groups reject the theory of evolution — implicitly criticizing the literal interpretation of the Bible.

    Sep 17, 2008 | Comments 218
  • Church of England Offers Dedication, Apology to Darwin

    By Katherine T. Phan

    In a bold move, the Church of England launched on Monday a new section of its Web site dedicated to the naturalist Charles Darwin to mark the approaching bicentenary of his birth.

    Sep 15, 2008 | Comments 17
  • Ex-Science Director Sues Over 'Neutral' Policy on Intelligent Design

    By Lawrence Jones

    A former science curriculum director for the Texas Education Agency, who lost her job for violating a policy that required employees to be neutral on creationism, has filed a federal lawsuit to have the policy declared unconstitutional.

    Jul 07, 2008 | Comments 9
  • 'Year of Mendel' to Bridge Faith, Science Divide

    By The Associated Press

    Villanova University, an Augustinian Roman Catholic college, will declare the "Year of Mendel" starting this fall and is sponsoring an exhibit on his work at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.

    Jun 30, 2008 | Comments 1
  • La. Governor Signs 'Science Education Act'

    By Alexander J. Sheffrin

    Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal signed into law last week a measure that would grant teachers and students the freedom to challenge and examine critically the tenets of Darwinism in the classroom.

    Jun 30, 2008 | Comments 217
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