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Raising Questions About Evolution in the Schools

Phillip E. Johnson

In 2001, the Senate of the United States voted 91 to 8 on a resolution introduced by Senator Rick Santorum. The following wording for the resolution was suggested by Dr. Phillip E. Johnson: It is the sense of the Senate that (1) good science education should prepare students to distinguish the data or testable theories of science from philosophical or religious claims that are made in the name of science; and (2) where biological evolution is taught, the curriculum should help students to understand why this subject generates so much controversy and should prepare the students to be informed participants in public discussions regarding the subject.

In this thought-provoking lecture, Johnson describes the Santorum resolution and how it is intended to open up education, so that evidence both for and against evolution can be taught. He explores the question of what might happen if there were truly freedom of thought and expression in the schools. He also considers why the major science organizations are so upset at the idea that intellectual freedom might be extended to this subject.

Following the lecture is a lively 45 minutes Question and Answer session in which several professors and students from the university put Professor Johnson and Intelligent Design theory to the test.

Program recording date and length: October 2003~ 1 Hour 30 Minutes

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