Texas Board Hears From Scientists Who Favor Teaching Strengths and Weaknesses of Evolution

Episode 303 March 26, 2009 00:15:00
Texas Board Hears From Scientists Who Favor Teaching Strengths and Weaknesses of Evolution
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Texas Board Hears From Scientists Who Favor Teaching Strengths and Weaknesses of Evolution

Mar 26 2009 | 00:15:00

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Show Notes

On this episode of ID the Future, John West reports on the Texas State Board of Education hearings where scientists, teachers and students gathered to testify before the Board. One side focused on touting their own religious beliefs and criticizing the religious beliefs of others, while the other side focused on science, education, and academic freedom. Listen to the testimony of scientists down in Texas and learn what the debate over how to teach evolution is really all about.

For continuing updates on the Texas science standards, visit Evolution News & Views.

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