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http://www.ncseweb.org/resources/news/2004/PA/39_a_dubious_first_for_intellige_10_21_2004.asp
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the decision made by a Pennsylvania school board to include "intelligent design" in the science curriculum, alongside critiques and reactions to this decision. The scope includes conceptual and societal implications of teaching intelligent design versus established evolutionary theory.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express disbelief and frustration over the inclusion of intelligent design in the curriculum, questioning its validity as a scientific theory.
- One participant suggests a compromise of removing both intelligent design and natural selection from the curriculum, arguing that neither is particularly useful for students.
- Another participant humorously critiques the ease of answering questions on intelligent design by stating that every answer could simply be "god did it."
- Concerns are raised about the potential legal ramifications and societal implications of the school board's decision, with some participants expressing embarrassment over the situation.
- There is a suggestion that the decision may be influenced by local cultural factors, although this is not elaborated upon in detail.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express disagreement regarding the inclusion of intelligent design in the curriculum, with no consensus on the appropriateness or implications of this decision.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects a range of emotional responses and opinions, but lacks detailed exploration of the scientific or educational merits of intelligent design versus evolutionary theory.
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nautica
Hot Damn,
We can no longer make fun of the South for being backwards.
Nautica
btw - I am from Arkansas
We can no longer make fun of the South for being backwards.
Nautica
btw - I am from Arkansas
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Jikx
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This is just getting stupid.. I think a good compromise would be to get rid of intelligent design and natrual selection altogether. Not really useful anyway, except perhaps to explain to students why you shouldn't take anti-biotics unless you really have to.
"Kids, don't take anti-biotics unless you need to because the germs can become resistant due to natural selection"
"Kids, don't take anti-biotics unless you need to because god will get angry"
(ok.. the last bit was uncalled for
"Kids, don't take anti-biotics unless you need to because the germs can become resistant due to natural selection"
"Kids, don't take anti-biotics unless you need to because god will get angry"
(ok.. the last bit was uncalled for
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anti_crank
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I thought I was going to be sick, but my stomach is apparently too intelligently designed for me not to vomit over everything that runs against every kind of sense.
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russ_watters
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I'm ashamed to say I'm from Philadelphia. Hopefully, this will die quickly.
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aychamo
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At least it is easy to study for an intelligent design test. Every answer is "god did it."
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russ_watters said:
Can't be the Amish community --- an invasion of KKK from NE Md.?