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Marc and I do not disagree on the
reality. I am inclined to think that the points he makes show that
the boundary between science and religion cannot be established in the public
mind; he appears to think that even if the point were established, the fight
would go on. I don't think that anything turns on this difference in
characterization.
Douglas Laycock
University of Texas Law
School
727 E. Dean Keeton St.
Austin, TX 78705
512-232-1341
(phone)
512-471-6988
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marc Stern Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:24 AM To: Law & Religion issues for Law Academics Subject: RE: Dover Case Questions I think Perry is right
that the schools can, and should teach something along the lines he is
suggesting- though I fit is not part of the high stakes test ,no one will
pay attention,- but I cannot agree with Doug that such a statement if
‘established in the public mind” would defuse the whole controversy” I
think experience has shown that moderate middle ground solutions do not
defuse controversy; they seem to encourage ‘true believers of right ort left to
try harder to achieve total victory. Look at the recent discussion on this list
over whether the Equal Access Act is unconstitutional for not providing enough
access for religious speakers from outside the school or the controversy over
teaching the Bible; there now is a constitutional text available, and school
boards, such as that of Odessa Texas seem willing to insist on an
unconstitutional sectarian text Marc
Stern From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Douglas
Laycock Perry Dane
writes: All that some of us are arguing, then, is that it would
be constitutional simply to advise This should definitely be part of the science
curriculum -- because it is true, because it is part of explaining the meaning
and boundaries of science and the scientific method, and because it addresses a
very widespread misunderstanding that fuels resistance to central parts of the
science curriculum. If this simple point could ever be established in the
public mind, it would defuse the whole controversy. That degree of success
is of course quite unlikely, but the point is important and needs to be
emphasized at every opportunity. Douglas
Laycock University of 512-232-1341 512-471-6988
(fax)
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