from http://www.secularhumanism.org
Evolution
Today the theory of evolution is again under heavy attack by
religious fundamentalists. Although the theory of evolution cannot be
said to have reached its final formulation, or to be an infallible
principle of science, it is nonetheless supported impressively by the
findings of many sciences. There may be some significant differences
among scientists concerning the mechanics of evolution; yet the
evolution of the species is supported so strongly by the weight of
evidence that it is difficult to reject it. Accordingly, we deplore
the efforts by fundamentalists (especially in the United States) to
invade the science classrooms, requiring that creationist theory be
taught to students and requiring that it be included in biology
textbooks. This is a serious threat both to academic freedom and to
the integrity of the educational process. We believe that
creationists surely should have the freedom to express their
viewpoint in society. Moreover, we do not deny the value of examining
theories of creation in educational courses on religion and the
history of ideas; but it is a sham to mask an article of religious
faith as a scientific truth and to inflict that doctrine on the
scientific curriculum. If successful, creationists may seriously
undermine the credibility of science itself.
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