Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Biochemist testifies in ID case

Martha Raffaele, a writer for Associated Press wrote A biochemistry professor who is a leading advocate of "intelligent design" testified Monday that evolution alone can't explain complex biological processes and he believes God is behind them. Lehigh University Professor Michael Behe was the first witness called by a school board that is requiring students to hear a statement about the intelligent design concept in biology class. Lawyers for the Dover Area School Board began presenting their case Monday in the landmark federal trial, which could decide whether it can be mentioned in public school science classes as an alternative to the theory of evolution. Behe, whose work includes a 1996 best-seller called "Darwin's Black Box," said students should be taught evolution because it's widely used in science and that "any well-educated student should understand it."

I agree with teaching evolution. I just think that if you are going to teach the Secular Humanist version of the creation of new species, you should also teach the ID version at the same time. If you are going to leave ID out because it suggests the existence of God, then leave the Secular Humanist Religion's version that Athiests and Agnostics favor.
Behe, however, argues that evolution cannot fully explain the biological complexities of life, suggesting the work of an intelligent force.... Lehigh's biology department sought to distance itself from Behe in August, posting a statement on its Web site that says the faculty "are unequivocal in their support of evolutionary theory." He earned tenure at Lehigh before becoming a proponent, which lets him express his views without the threat of losing his job.
Is tenure bad? If it is bad for Behe, then it shoulc be bad for everyone.
Hat tip to Danny Carlton

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