Tim #fundie blogs.orlandosentinel.com

Can someone please explain to me the problem of teaching multiple, scientific theories of the beginnings of the earth in public schools? Evolution, as a stand alone explanation for all life on earth has been repeatedly found lacking (e.g. no transitional forms, the problem of infinite regression of causes, lack of vestigal organs) as a single explanation. Why should teachers not be allowed to point out these deficiencies and point to other theories, like intelligent design, that propose solutions to the problems. And before you attack me as a religious zealot, please take note that intelligent design in no way implies which "intelligent" agent designed life. The bottom line is, the irreducible complexity of some of life's most basic systems has never been explained by evolutionists, despite the challenge to do so being published over 10 years ago. Until a plausible and scientifically valid explanation can be provided, I think we must consider and teach alternative explanations. Science only gets better and more robust through exploring alternate explanations for observed phenomenon, not by silencing dissent.

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