Intelligent Fools

I have to admit that I really don’t get it… unless it’s fear.  In his Breakpoint commentary a few days ago, Chuck Colson had this to say:

 

This past week, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced that they would no longer allow their copyrighted materials to be used in any curriculum that challenges Darwin's theories.

 

To be honest, I really don’t know if there is a “raging” controversy in the scientific world regarding Darwinians Evolution vs. Intelligent Design… but I know there is at least some controversy.  And it is a controversy that seems to have some merit because it is based on scientific observation.  There are some scientists (yes, they’re real scientists – molecular biologists and such) who admit that Darwinian Evolution may not be the best explanation, that there are major problems with the current models of evolution.  Scientists who can speak scientifically (without letting their emotional commitments get in the way) will admit that, while there is evidence that strongly indicates evolutionary theory is credible to explain much of the development of species and, specifically Man, there is evidence that is not consistent with current evolutionary theory and even contradicts evolutionary theory.

 

So what is the problem with discussing these issues in the science classroom of high schoolers?  Are these scientists afraid of losing their self-perceived  status?  Are they afraid children won’t believe in science or scientists anymore?  If children stop believing in them, will they die?  Don’t worry scientists!  I believe.  I believe!! 

 

Well, I believe in science and scientists who function as scientists in the work of science… but not as Tinkerbell.