tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5506870823292198189.post7737565267749938327..comments2023-09-16T09:31:23.577-04:00Comments on Please be patient, I am evolving as fast as I can!: Do Teachers Have Free Speech?Ted Herrlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194189686075222808noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5506870823292198189.post-16578197590297792312010-11-16T10:07:00.589-05:002010-11-16T10:07:00.589-05:00Clay wrote: "Evolution, contrary to most evol...Clay wrote: "Evolution, contrary to most evolutionists’ opinions is not fact but theory."<br /><br />Oh dear... At least Ted clears that brain-fart up with his next comment.<br /><br />I'm still amazed whenever a creationist trots out that "just a theory" crap... they really do refuse to learn eh?!Joe_Agnosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527451040606921115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5506870823292198189.post-58250762485519739252010-11-12T08:45:09.645-05:002010-11-12T08:45:09.645-05:00Clay,
I disagree for several reasons. First o...Clay,<br /> I disagree for several reasons. First of all Creationism should not be presented in science class, except maybe as a historical perspective, like Alchemy before Chemistry. Since Creationism is not a scientific concept, covering it as if it was the equal of science is the wrong idea. If we did that then why aren't we presenting EVERY version of Creationism from all the worlds religions? And also why are we not presenting Phrenology, Astrology, and Numerology as different views of Pschiatry, Astronomy, and Mathematics? They are not simply two views, but one is science the other is a specific religious view. <br /><br />As for letting students come to the own conclusions, are you kidding? Do we do that for English, Math, Social Studies, Geography, or any subject? Of course not. We need to teach students the subject matter they are going to need in the future. Science should be presented in science class, not religion. Your apparent tactic is just that, a transparent tactic to have your relgious beliefs presented. If you want Creationism, or it's little brother Intelligent Design covered, then teach it in a Philosophy class, or even a Sociology class, but not as if it was science. That would be a disservice to the students.<br /><br />As for Freshwater? Yes, he was dismissed for several reasons, including burning crosses in student arms. He also lied to investigators and his attorny lied to the judge during one of the several court cases. He does deserve to be fired for a number of reasons. My post was only concerning one topic. I had a few others on John Freshwater, and if you want to see more of a Freshwater vs et al, head over the Panda's Thumb (Link is on my page).<br /><br /> TedTed Herrlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03194189686075222808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5506870823292198189.post-32179583277950737662010-11-12T07:14:37.889-05:002010-11-12T07:14:37.889-05:00Teachers should be free speech. I'm not agains...Teachers should be free speech. I'm not against creationism being taught as an opposing view to evolution because both sides need to be presented fairly. Evolution, contrary to most evolutionists’ opinions is not fact but theory. Students need to understand both views, debate it and come to their own conclusions. With that said, this teacher went a little far and should be removed, not for teaching creationism but for burning crosses into a couple of his students.Clay Boggesshttp://www.BigEventFundraising.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5506870823292198189.post-87741187490362643502010-11-11T17:43:22.421-05:002010-11-11T17:43:22.421-05:00Done, thanks for the heads up!Done, thanks for the heads up!Ted Herrlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03194189686075222808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5506870823292198189.post-73352067225771312642010-11-11T15:13:20.931-05:002010-11-11T15:13:20.931-05:00Hiya Ted -
I have made some major changes to my ...Hiya Ted - <br /><br />I have made some major changes to my blog, chief among them moving it to its own domain. The URL is www.cosmicsnark.com if you wish to update your blog list. Thanks!<br /><br />GumbyGumbyTheCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696861259954817600noreply@blogger.com