Re: creationism wars

[James Mackey <jmackey@HARDING.EDU>]

It would seem that in discussing this issue we would be more careful
about broad sweeping statements about either viewpoint.  There are a
number here that I would question..

"VERY well-organized groups who seem to have as their goal a Christian
theocracy in this country."  Do you mean all of these groups who want to see some presentation of alternative views of origins are seeking to establish a religeous thoecracy in this country?
"All too often, the forces of reason fight reactive battles."
Does this mean that all those on the other side do not use reason in their arguments also?

"Unless this changes, we will continue to have "leaders" who rely on
repetition and volume as a substitute for thought."
I'm not sure who "leaders" are here unless they are political leaders?
Is this true of all?
James Mackey



John Barrer wrote:

> This ongoing thread has been a great read. One can
> only hope that as the (reported) large cohort of
> science teachers retire, they become politically
> active and provide effective offensive (as opposed to
> defensive) opposition to the VERY well-organized
> groups who seem to have as their goal a Christian
> theocracy in this country. All too often, the forces
> of reason fight reactive battles. Unless this changes,
> we will continue to have "leaders" who rely on
> repetition and volume as a substitute for thought.
> John Barrere
>
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