In a message dated 4/2/2007 10:58:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The latest NEWSWEEK poll shows that 91 percent of American adults surveyed believe in God—and nearly half reject the theory of evolution." It is perfectly possible to deeply respect the belief in God, and to challenge the refusal to accept the truth of evolution. It would be wrong to challenge the belief in God, since such things are not done based on evidence. Evidence is abundant for evolution, and the student's refusal to accept that shows recalcitrance, lack of maturity and failure to think critically. As college professors we are paid to help them grow intellectually and think critically, not selectively accept the knowledge that pleases them. If students insist that accepting evolution means rejecting God, it is also a failure of intellect on their part. The Catholic Church accepts evolution as real. Nancy Melucci Long Beach City College Long Beach CA ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. --- To make changes to your subscription go to: http://acsun.frostburg.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=tips&text_mode=0&lang=english
