Teaching the origin of species in schoolsNews during 2006
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2006-JAN-10: USA: Clergy Letter Project: This project promotes the
teaching of the theory of evolution in American public schools. The Project
notes that: "...numerous clergy from most denominations have tremendous
respect for evolutionary theory and have embraced it as a core component of
human knowledge, fully harmonious with religious faith." It started with an
effort in Wisconsin to have Christian clergy sign a pro-evolution statement. It
has since gone nation wide, and has as received 10,266 signatures as of JAN-05.
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2006-FEB-12: Anniversary of Darwin's birth; Evolution Sunday observed: Today is the 197th anniversary of the birth of
Charles Darwin, the generally acknowledged discoverer of the theory of evolution. Hundreds of Christian, Unitarian Universalist,
and a few other churches across the U.S. will celebrate the day as "Evolution Sunday." Additional religious groups in
Australia, Canada, Germany and the UK will participate. Pro-evolution sermons, discussion groups, etc will be given. "
...participating religious leaders will be making the statement that religion and science are not adversaries. And, together,
they will be elevating the quality of the national debate on this topic." 2
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References:
"Welcome to the Clergy Letter Project," at:
http://www.uwosh.edu/ "The Clergy Letter Project presents Evolution Sunday," at:
http://www.uwosh.edu/
Copyright ? 2006 by Ontario
Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Latest update: 2006-APR-06
Author: B.A. Robinson
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