Missouri Lawmaker Wants To Make Biology Class An Elective

Missouri Lawmaker Wants To Make Biology Class An Elective

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Fact:  You cannot teach biology without evolution. Several years ago, my 10th grade son was taking AP Bio.  My Bio major (and quite successful immunologist today) brother asked to see his textbook.  When I (art major sister) asked why, my brother said, "Just wanted to make sure the textbook started off with evolution.  It does, so all is fine." Which brings us to this nonsense:
A Missouri lawmaker has proposed what ranks among the most anti-evolution legislation in recent years, which would require schools to notify parents if "the theory of evolution by natural selection" was being taught at their child's school and give them the opportunity to opt out of the class. The bill had its first public hearing Thursday after being introduced in late January. State Rep. Rick Brattin (R), who sponsored the bill, told a local TV station last week that teaching only evolution in school was "indoctrination."

Intelligent Design Is Not Science

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Read this statement: The measure from Republican state Rep. Bill Zedler would block higher education institutions from discriminating against or penalizing teachers or students based on their research into intelligent…