Sarcasm is how I problem solve!
This this page Kansas vs. Darwin Has a link about "How does creationism stay alive and kicking?" The link (provided) is a neat little blog about a Sidebar (link #2) scrubbed from a Florida science textbook, and a link to a scan of said textbook. The sidebar itself, subtly bashing science and scientists, end with "several important points". Since I love the phrase "The best lies are laced with little truths" I'm going to play with it.
1. Unbiased science is never afraid to question a theory, even a popular one. A valid theory will stand up to scrutiny. Questioning a theory in light of the evidence, is in fact, how science progresses. //Kinda, we'll take that. Now, let's put my evidence for evolution against your evidence for Creationism. What? You don't have any?//
2. Burden of proof lies with those who support it. It is not up to others to disprove it. Holy Halos are you retarded? Good science goes both ways, as the outcome of observation and experiments go both ways, yielding supporting AND disproving results. It's like saying that Francesco Redi didn't 'PROVE' that Rotten Meat DOESN'T spontaneously generate flies, that he 'DISPROVED' that it does. Confused yet? I guess we could say that it isn't up to the general populace to DISPROVE that rotten meat generates maggots... and if the general populace is okay with having the education of the a kindergartener than sure!
3. Widespread acceptance of the theory does not make it infallible. At one time, everyone 'knew' that a Flat Earth was the center of the solar system. New evidence, or a better explanation of existing evidence, brings old theories into question. This is a perfectly valid point, as long as the Creationists who wrote the sidebar remember to turn it on their own 2,000 year old, patchwork-quilt-of-stolen-bits-of-other-peoples'-religions, theory of Christianity.
4. Science requires critical thinking. As a scientist, it's up to you to consider the available evidence objectively, and then examine a theory against it. (...Or for it.. Mincing words here.) You must decide whether a theory adequately explains the evidence. If alternative theories exist, you must objectively evaluate which theory most reasonably fits the evidence. Your conclusion may differ from someone else's. You may even conclude that no theory adequately explains the evidence. Reason.. funny word for a Creationist to throw around. I know, I know, this point is pretty good. Only tainted by the fact that we know the person writing it thinks that if we can't find a reason for the salt shaker falling off the sideboard every Tuesday morning at 0200, it must be a ghost. Least, til he finds out that's the time the neighbors like to knock boots on date night, and their headboard is right up against their kitchenette.
5. Science is dynamic. As new evidence arises, theories may need to change or be replaced. (OMG You finally admitted you're outdated!) An unbiased scientist doesn't get attached to theories, but changes and discards them as necessary. But let's not forget kiddies, that Blasphemy is the only unforgivable sin, and if you propose a theory that leaves God out of the equation, you're going straight to Hell, do not pass Go, do not collect $200. OK, that was just snarky, but really....
"If you tell a lie that's big enough, and you tell it often enough, people will believe you are telling the truth, even when what you are saying is total crap. - Richard Belzer"
Link1: http://www.kansasvdarwin.com/film/content/creationist-sidebar-scrubbed-florida-science-textbook
1. Unbiased science is never afraid to question a theory, even a popular one. A valid theory will stand up to scrutiny. Questioning a theory in light of the evidence, is in fact, how science progresses. //Kinda, we'll take that. Now, let's put my evidence for evolution against your evidence for Creationism. What? You don't have any?//
2. Burden of proof lies with those who support it. It is not up to others to disprove it. Holy Halos are you retarded? Good science goes both ways, as the outcome of observation and experiments go both ways, yielding supporting AND disproving results. It's like saying that Francesco Redi didn't 'PROVE' that Rotten Meat DOESN'T spontaneously generate flies, that he 'DISPROVED' that it does. Confused yet? I guess we could say that it isn't up to the general populace to DISPROVE that rotten meat generates maggots... and if the general populace is okay with having the education of the a kindergartener than sure!
3. Widespread acceptance of the theory does not make it infallible. At one time, everyone 'knew' that a Flat Earth was the center of the solar system. New evidence, or a better explanation of existing evidence, brings old theories into question. This is a perfectly valid point, as long as the Creationists who wrote the sidebar remember to turn it on their own 2,000 year old, patchwork-quilt-of-stolen-bits-of-other-peoples'-religions, theory of Christianity.
4. Science requires critical thinking. As a scientist, it's up to you to consider the available evidence objectively, and then examine a theory against it. (...Or for it.. Mincing words here.) You must decide whether a theory adequately explains the evidence. If alternative theories exist, you must objectively evaluate which theory most reasonably fits the evidence. Your conclusion may differ from someone else's. You may even conclude that no theory adequately explains the evidence. Reason.. funny word for a Creationist to throw around. I know, I know, this point is pretty good. Only tainted by the fact that we know the person writing it thinks that if we can't find a reason for the salt shaker falling off the sideboard every Tuesday morning at 0200, it must be a ghost. Least, til he finds out that's the time the neighbors like to knock boots on date night, and their headboard is right up against their kitchenette.
5. Science is dynamic. As new evidence arises, theories may need to change or be replaced. (OMG You finally admitted you're outdated!) An unbiased scientist doesn't get attached to theories, but changes and discards them as necessary. But let's not forget kiddies, that Blasphemy is the only unforgivable sin, and if you propose a theory that leaves God out of the equation, you're going straight to Hell, do not pass Go, do not collect $200. OK, that was just snarky, but really....
"If you tell a lie that's big enough, and you tell it often enough, people will believe you are telling the truth, even when what you are saying is total crap. - Richard Belzer"
Link1: http://www.kansasvdarwin.com/film/content/creationist-sidebar-scrubbed-florida-science-textbook
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