I have sent the message
below to friends to urge them to write & speak up about the current issue
being debated, whether Intelligent Design should be taught in
Please pray for me to do a
good
I see from the web site
that you will be at Victory Baptist for Sunday School tomorrow, and I am tempted to show up! Your
presentation might help me with my letter. Also, you might encourage the
hearers to speak up (or write) at this time and to pray about this issue.
In Christ,
Bob E.
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Friends, tell me what you think... If you agree,
pass this on to others. Then get on your knees, pray, to a little research if
you need to, and make some noise for the Lord, i.e. call a rep, write a letter
to the editor, etc.
In Christ, Bob E.
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I am forwarding a biased article from DDN, with an
exhortation for Christians to speak up on this issue. (Also attached is an
announcement about an upcoming debate). Jesus said, "To whom much has been
given, much will be required".
My natural reaction to opposing views, especially
when insult is intended or implied, is not pretty. I need to diligently heed
Paul's admonition to Timothy sited above. I invite my brothers in Christ to
first pray about this situation. Realize that this is a spiritual battle and
there are multitudes of "intelligent" people in spiritual darkness.
They have been deceived either willingly or unwittingly. Great patience and
gentleness is needed to patiently explain to them the scientific facts, which
have been suppressed from so many people. Sure there are some who willfully re
Once the scientific facts are explained which have
been systematically suppressed for so long, it will prove another opportunity
for people to repent! "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for
all to come to repentance" (II Peter 3:9). If you read this verse in
context of chapter 3, especially the verses preceding and following, you will
be reminded that a right view of God's past dealings prepares mankind to be
ready for His future dealings, which are immanent and inescapable.
There has never been so much abundance of knowledge
regarding the scientific validity of intelligent design (and creation) as there
has been today. We have a golden opportunity right now to educate multitudes of
adults and the on-looking youth who will be directly affected by the laws
decided upon. Surely the devil has been behind this lie of evolution, which
robs God of His glory, fills youth with hopelessness leading to suicide, and
disillusions their moral restraints leading to mass killings and immorality
(including STDs and AIDS), once they are "carried away by the error of
unprincipled men" (II Peter 17b). Evolution is a brother to atheism, a
cornerstone to communism, a destroyer of men's souls and of nations, and an
enemy of all freedom. It is a ma
The battle must first be won on our knees in prayer,
and then we must "be diligent to present [ourselves] approved to God as a
workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of
truth" (II Timothy
In conclusion, Christians need to speak up about
Intelligent Design NOW to the Ohio General Assembly, state and local boards of
education, and
Your Brother In Christ,
Bob Eustace
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'Intelligent design' pols lack faith
A
Religious doctrine describing life's origins is
being peddled in
There's not much new in any of this. What's new is
the lack of forthrightness.
States once made no bones about backing the Bible's
story of creation. Police powers reached inside the schoolhouse. Teachers who
disputed creationism were sub
When such laws were struck down in the late 1960s -
because they were held to be an unconstitutional establishment of religion -
fundamentalists took another tack: Instead of banning evolution's teaching,
they required that "creation science" be taught alongside it in
public schools. This, too, was held unconstitutional.
Now, once again, religious tenets are being
presented as science, this time under the banner of "neutrality" and
"academic freedom."
But the legislation is not "neutral." It
is a Tro
The transparency is evident when the proposed
John Scopes - the teacher prosecuted in the famous
"monkey trial" - was charged under the following statute: "It
shall be unlawful for any teacher in any . . . public schools of the State . .
. to teach any theory that denies the story of the Divine Creation of man as
taught in the Bible."
The proposed
Science teachers who question divine creation may
no longer be prosecuted, but they darn well better make sure Scripture is heard
in science class. They're supposed to give it this new name, "intelligent
design."
Lawmakers would see their will done in other ways,
too. They would sit as a super school board on science matters. Companion
legislation, House Bill 484, requires that the State Board of Education
"not adopt . . . science standards" unless "those standards are
approved by both houses of the General Assembly."
This is the politicians
micro-managing. They're sending a message that they want a certain curriculum
written.
Many, perhaps most, Ohioans believe in a higher,
eternal power from whom life's meaning and purpose - indeed, life itself -
descends. They hold these beliefs as matters of faith and religion. They
recognize a larger discussion of these views as matters of philosophy and
theology - and they realize that these sub
That's the important distinction. Teaching religion
as science is different than acknowledging the powerful and important role of
religion and its tenets. And, of course, it's taking a presumptuous liberty
with captive children.
American public education's great legacy - common
schools - is that children of all faiths can come together to learn in places
where teachers are free to teach, and where citizenship is promoted but
religious doctrine is left at the schoolyard gate.
Advocates of religion as science betray that
legacy, needlessly dividing communities and distracting us from pressing
obligations to educate our children.
[From the
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ORIGINS OF LIFE DEBATE
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002: 8:30 A.M. -- 11:00 a.m.
OHIO SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, AUDITORIUM
COLUMBUS, OHIO
On March 11, 2002 an historic debate will occur between 2 evolutionists and 2
design advocates -- sponsored by the Ohio State Board of Education. All
panelists are experts in the field of science and the outcome of this debate
will directly impact the draft state science standards [the portion that
addresses the origin and diversity of life]. The bios of all 4 panelists are
summarized below. This will be an important opportunity for students,
legislators, and all citizens to understand the key issues firsthand.
PLEASE CALL YOUR STATE LEGISLATOR AND ASK HIM/HER TO ATTEND. Since the media
will be covering this event and there will be no way to guarantee balanced
coverage, please be sure to ask your state legislators to come and hear the
information firsthand.
DIRECTIONS:
From I-71 [on the north side of
west on
Restaurant is on the corner.]. Turn right on High Street [heading north].
The entrance to the school is approximately 1/4 mile on the right [sign on a
brick wall]. Enter into the main building. Assistance will be provided to
direct you into the auditorium. The seating capacity is approx. 400 people,
therefore, it may be wise to arrive early.
PANELISTS:
Dr. Jonathan Wells has received two Ph.D.s, one in Molecular and Cell Biology
from the
at
the
Development, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, BioSystems,
The Scientist, and The American Biology Teacher. His most recent book,
"Icons of Evolution: Why much of what we teach about evolution is
wrong", and
his work in developmental biology poses a serious challenge to Darwinism.
Dr. Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science
from the
Richfield Co., he is currently Associate Professor of Philosophy at
editorial features in The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and The
Chicago Tribune. He has also appeared on national programs including,
Hardball with Chris Matthews, Washington Conservative Live, FOX News, and FOX
Family Channel. He is currently working on a book formulating a scientific
theory of biological design, which looks specifically at the evidence for
design in the encoded information in DNA.
Dr. Lawrence M. Krauss received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. He
at
of Physics at
over 180 scientific publications and articles on physics and astronomy. He is
the author of "The Fifth Essence: The Search for Dark Matter in the
Universe." His most recent book, "Atom: An Odyssey from the Big Bang
to Life
on Earth…and Beyond," was released in April 2001. Public Television is
preparing to produce a 5-part TV series, hosted by Dr. Krauss, to be based on
this book.
Dr. Kenneth Miller received his Ph.D. from the
has served as an assistant professor at
produced 76 scientific papers and numerous reviews in leading
including CELL and Scientific American. Dr. Miller is coauthor, with Joseph
S. Levine, of three different high school and college biology textbooks
[which carry a pro-Darwin perspective]. He is also the author of "Finding
Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground between God and
Evolution."
Respectfully submitted,
Melanie Elsey