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`Creation science' simply isn't science
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If you imagine that the Supreme Court was sufficiently severe in
striking down (7-2) Louisiana's law requiring the teaching of
"creation science" when evolution is taught, you imagine wrong.
It was technically sufficient for the court to conclude that the
law violated the three-prong test that detects "establishment" of
religion. But neither the majority nor the minority spoke sensibly
about "creation science," which holds that the physical universe and
life within it appeared sudd...
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The Louisiana legislators aren't yahoos, Justice Scalia
Chicago Sun-Times
; With Edwards v. Aguillard, the United States crawls its way into the 20th century. Early 20th century. The case, in which the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law requiring that schools give "creation science" equal time with evolution, is a triumph of common sense. But the triumph comes late
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Good Grief, Scalia!
The Washington Post
; If you imagine that the Supreme Court was sufficiently severe in striking down (7-2) Louisiana's law requiring the teaching of "creation science" when evolution is taught, you imagine wrong. It was technically sufficient for the court to conclude that the law violated the three-prong test that
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Chief Justice Scalia; A nominee for Bush's legacy.(OPED)
The Washington Times
; Byline: Kevin Ring, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES Like all Americans, I wish nothing short of a full and speedy recovery for Chief Justice William Rehnquist. He has served his country with distinction. Even if his seemingly iron will can turn back thyroid cancer, Justice Rehnquist is a likely
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High court rejects creationism law.
Science News
; High court rejects creationism law In a 7 to 2 decision last week, the U.S.Supreme Court ruled as unconstitutional a Louisiana law that would have required the teaching of creation science whenever public schools taught evolution. Because of legal challenges, this 1981 law has never been
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READERS VOICE STRONG VIEWS ON TEACHING OF CREATION SCIENCE.(FRONT)
The Virginian Pilot
; Byline: NANCY YOUNG, STAFF WRITER CHESAPEAKE -- Hampton Roads residents do not equivocate in their opinions about teaching creationism in the public schools. ``Theory of creationism is a bunch of bunk! Evolution is no more a theory than relativity is said a Norfolk man. ``It's ludicrous to even ask
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