By Alvin M. Saperstein.
Intro: >>I have taught introductory astronomy and physical science
for many years. I also teach courses on the application of science to
world affairs: the impact of war and technology on the historical
development of human society (and vice versa) as well as the "war"
between man and nature. I explore the historical development of the
sciences as well as the scientific view of the evolutionary nature of
the universe and its inhabitants. In recent years, I have noted an
increasing number of students who are "uncomfortable" with, or
actually object to, such evolutionary paradigms. They state, or hint,
that they accept the Bible literally as a historical and scientific
text. They believe that fixed biological species were created,
together with the earth and its universe, some six thousand years
ago. How can I teach these biblical literalists while respecting them
and others in my classes and remaining true to the requirements of
scientific and educational professionalism and the needs of modern society?<<
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