Dean Esmay has a very interesting line of discussion going on re: teaching the "intelligent design" theory alongside the "evolution" one. My husband Rick has done quite a bit of reading on this subject and we discuss it from time to time. Anyway, I thought that Esmay (who happens to be an atheist but doesn't let that get in the way of actually discussing ideas) had some very good points. One quote I particularly liked, regarding the way that the "evolutionists" seem to be afraid to face the music and actually listen to other options:
Here's Esmay's Maxim, which I've just made up on the spot: any scientific theory, no matter how well-founded or widely accepted, which cannot stand up on its own two legs and face questioning from a young mind without running like a scared puppy to the courts for protection deserves all the kicking around it can get.
Ouch! said the evolutionists.
Please go read this -- it's a valid argument.
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