Statements on Teaching Evolution
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| + | == Science Professionals == | ||
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| + | === John H Marburger III === | ||
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| + | John H. Marburger III is the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (2001-- ) and current [[Presidential Science Advisors|science advisor]] to President Bush. In February 2005, shortly after the President made a statement supportive of teaching "Intelligent Design" creationist doctrine in public schools, Marburger responded publically to a question on the subject by saying{{ref|jhm}} | ||
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| + | Intelligent design is not a scientific theory. | ||
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Intelligent design is not a scientific discipline and should not be taught as part of the K-12 science curriculum. Intelligent design has neither the substantial research base, nor the testable hypotheses as a scientific discipline. There are at least 70 resolutions from a broad array of scientific societies and institutions that are united on this matter. | Intelligent design is not a scientific discipline and should not be taught as part of the K-12 science curriculum. Intelligent design has neither the substantial research base, nor the testable hypotheses as a scientific discipline. There are at least 70 resolutions from a broad array of scientific societies and institutions that are united on this matter. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | #{{note|jhm}}Quoted in: Daniel Smith, "Political Science", ''New York Times Magazine'', 4 September 2005. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
