As Darwin's birthday approaches perhaps some--even in psychology classes, may 
have class discussions relevant to the role of science, evolution, and 
religion?  In my social psych class I should be going over gender, race, 
cultural and evolutionary perspectives, and usually note the impact of Darwin's 
ideas---well, at least in the biological sciences.  Sometimes the question 
about the relation between science and religion surfaces.  I seldom do more 
than express neutrality regarding the compatibility between the two.  Here is a 
review that suggests the culture wars in this area will likely continue:
http://www.tnr.com/story_print.html?id=1e3851a3-bdf7-438a-ac2a-a5e381a70472

GaryP


Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI 48710
989-964-4491
[email protected]


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