On 16 Aug 2008, at 17:29, Bruce Bostwick wrote: > > One of the articles I saw on this mentioned that at least one of the > textbooks in question (the one quoted as saying "if (scientific) > conclusions contradict the Word of God, the conclusions are wrong") > was published by Bob Jones University. Those would definitely seem to > be the same guys. > > It's worth noting that the entire *curriculum* taught by > fundamentalist-based schools and homeschooling systems (most of them > use the same curriculum, in most cases either A Beka or PACE) is > considered so substandard by accredited university standards that most > fundamentalist "Christian" school courses aren't accepted for credit > in accredited universities. This is a widespread enough problem that > there is a whole "parallel economy" of fundamentalist-affiliated > universities like Regent, Bob Jones, Liberty, and others, and even > alternate track *accreditation* for those universities (since their > *own* courses are often not accepted for transfer to mainstream > universities, likewise for the reason that most of them are so > appallingly substandard as to not be worth the paper they're printed > on), just to provide a secondary education for the kids unfortunate > enough to have been dragged through a fundamentalist K12 program. > It's a huge problem, and is very much underreported in this country.
From the A Beka Book website: "World History and Cultures in Christian Perspective This well-researched text stands on the conviction that God is the Creator of the world and the Controller of history. The text builds a solid foundation of ancient history, tracing man's history back to the Garden of Eden. It gives a fine presentation of neglected Asian and African cultures in a unique ancient-to-modern style, helping the students to recognize other peoples and cultures. An in-depth study of the Greco-Roman culture lays the groundwork for an exciting section on medieval history. The last section brings the student to the very doorstep of current history and vividly depicts world events in light of God's master plan. Since man's actions are a product of his thoughts, the history of ideas is emphasized, rather than only political events and economic conditions. Students are given a Christian perspective on language, chronology, "prehistoric times," art, music, revolutionism, evolutionism, socialism, Communism, humanism, liberalism, and much more. Colorful maps, time lines, illustrations, and photographs help to make the study of history both interesting and rewarding." [...] "Science of the Physical Creation Atmosphere, weather, oceanography, earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks, and fossils are just some of the earth-science topics of this outstanding text. The geology section includes a good refutation of the "principle of uniformity" and other ideas of evolutionary philosophers. Basic concepts of chemistry are presented in a simple and yet accurate manner, and physics concepts are applied to lasers, computers, and other electronic devices." [...] "Biology: God's Living Creation--New Edition Truly nonevolutionary in philosophy, spirit, and sequence of study. Begins with the familiar, tangible things of nature with special emphasis on the structure and function; and concludes with God's amazing design at the cellular and chemical level. Ties abstract concepts to concrete examples through clear, easy-to- read explanations. Lays a firm foundation for future studies in chemistry, physics, and other fields while teaching students the Christian perspective of science. With the academic knowledge gained in the text, students will also find a greater appreciation for God's physical creation and an increased interest in science. Lists key concepts at the head of each chapter, Includes pronunciation helps, key-words in bold, vivid photographs, and full-color diagrams. Includes section reviews and a chapter review for each chapter to reinforce learning and help students prepare for tests. Includes a set of TransVision overlays of the human body to show at a glance the anatomical relationships of the body's systems. Investigates such fields of study as botany, zoology, microbiology, physiology, cytology, genetics, and ecology. Reflects the latest advances in man's understanding of living things without neglecting a foundation in the basics." These people are mad Maru -- William T Goodall Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : http://www.wtgab.demon.co.uk Blog : http://radio.weblogs.com/0111221/ Debunking bullshit is a thankless task. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
