Texas Board of Education Looks to ‘Get More Bible’ Into Textbooks

[babylonsister]

MAKE IT STOP!


Texas Board of Education Looks to ‘Get More Bible’ Into Textbooks

Written by David Neilsen September 19th 2013

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In order to ensure the textbooks passed the Amount of Bible per Page threshold, at least six of the eleven experts charged with reviewing the textbooks were creationists or intelligent design proponents. These included Walter Bradley, whose 1984 book The Mystery of Life’s Origins launched the “intelligent design” movement, Raymond Bohlin, a research fellow for the intelligent design think tank the Discovery Institute, Ide Trotter, spokesperson for the creationist group Texans for Better Science Education.

An open records request by the Texas Freedom Network caused some of experts’ comments to be made public. One reviewer wrote: “I understand the National Academy of Science’s {sic} strong support of the theory of evolution. At the same time, this is a theory. As an educator, parent, and grandparent, I feel very firmly that “creation science” based on Biblical principles should be incorporated into every Biology book that is up for adoption.”

Another reviewer complained that, “Text neglects to tell students that no transitional fossils have been discovered. The fossil record can be interpreted in other ways than evolutionary with equal justification. Text should ask students to analyze and compare alternative theories.”

A third reviewer commented simply: “This biology textbook has a shockingly low amount of Bible in it.”

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[muntrv]

1. Flat Earth society at work.

[lunasun]

2. making sure their kids will be as ignorant as they are now!!!!

[babylonsister]

9. I think that's it; their faith isn't guiding them. nt

[RKP5637]

3. Stupid fucks! n/t

[malaise]

4. Is Texas a theocratic state

I'd better get my nephew and grand nieces out of that place

[madrchsod]

5. good luck getting into a reputable college.

the best and brightest are leaving this country because of the meddling in research and cutting funds to do research.

it`s sad that people used to come to this country because we were the best in the world. now we are on the descent to a second class research country.

[Vashta Nerada]

6. I wish all the colleges in Texas would pull out of the state and go to states that take education

seriously.

[Archae]

7. Satire web site.

[hobbit709]

14. Unfortunately it's basically true.

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they want creationism in the textbooks.
The State Board of Education is controlled by hardcore thumpers.

[Archae]

18. I know, I posted about it myself.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12312162

[Thinkingabout]

8. I don't like any religion influencing our education system but if they are going to put their

Religious stamp into text books used in our education why not teach the Love of Jesus for everyone and make sure this is taught in the churches, it would stop this hate of different sexual orentation and people of different colors. Bet this same bunch would raise hell about the state gelling them how to run their church. BTW, I am Christian but I do not like the hate coming from other "Christians".

[lpbk2713]

10. Government by hypocrisy.

I wouldn't trust any of those thieves and liars any further than I could throw them.

[JEFF9K]

11. I'd kind of like to see the Bible in schools ...

Then more people would see that the conservatives are lying about what's in it!

[babylonsister]

15. No. Not ever. Too many people wrote it. nt

[Lunacee_2013]

12. I need to warn my best friend,

the mother of my 2 god-kids and a Wiccan, about this shit.

[babylonsister]

13. Good, do it. Wiccans are people with rights, too.

Everyone should be informed.

[Lunacee_2013]

17. Yeah, I just don't see her having

a uh, "polite" reaction to this. She's had some bad interactions with the uber "Christian" crowd. On the other hand, maybe this is the thing that finally makes her vote...

[sarcasmo]

16. Stupid is as stupid does.