Well, one of their goals is "To replace materialistic explanations with the theistic understanding that nature and human beings are created by God." I think we should embrace this notion and take it to its fullest implications. Sure we can do theism, but we certainly cannot do theism representing only one particular creed or religion, at least not at public institutions. We'll have to do them ALL, all varieties within Christianity, as well as Hindu, Buddhist, pagan, etc. My caution to the Wedgies is to watch out what you wish for--putting religion into the classroom does not guarantee that it will always and only be YOUR religion.
-Lenore Frigo Shasta College -----Original Message----- From: Mike Palij [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:52 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Cc: Mike Palij Subject: "Wedgies", Anyone? Over on the History of the Philosophy of Science (HoPoS) mailing list, there has been some ongoing discussion about the testimony given by one of the list members in support of Intelligent Design side at the Dover trial. One of the list participants who is from Kansas and is fighting the good fight there pointed out something called the "Wedge Strategy" that is being used to promote ID. He provided this as a source on the Wedge Strategy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedge_strategy The first few paragraphs from the website are provided below. If the Wedge Strategy is successful, how will it affect/alter how we teach psychology, especially the sections referring to evolution? --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
