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Stephen C. Meyer and John Angus Campbell discuss here reasons why critiques of Darwinism should be taught in schools. They begin by pointing out that the situation is a no-win: teaching Evolutionism may anger the religious; teaching Creationism will exhibit a disregard for Supreme Court rulings. When credible experts disagree on a controversial subject, students should learn about competing perspectives. The authors call this "simply good education." Arguments for and against each should be presented objectively. To back the disagreements about Evolutionism, they cite fossil evidence which suggests a sudden appearance of stability in life forms (thus negating Darwin's "branching-out" idea,) and mention that some noted professors believe that there are indeed signs of Intelligent Design in creatures. Such ideas should be included in the curriculum because it's taken from science and not Scripture.
As well, the controversy should be taught because 1) it's supported by constitutional law, 2) No Child Left Behind requires it, and 3) polls show 70% of voters would like criticism to be taught.
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