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Strike, Kenneth A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1982
Argues that neither creationism nor evolution is rigorously testable and that discussants should ask whether creationism is a workable scientific enterprise. Concludes that creationism does not meet the standards of a scientific enterprise and its inclusion in the public school curriculum would threaten the integrity of scientific judgment and…
Descriptors: Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Science Curriculum
Strike, Kenneth A. – Principal, 1982
Because creationism is not experimental, research-based, or accepted by scientific experts, it is not truly scientific and does not deserve equal time in science classes; yet, like all religious beliefs, it deserves tolerance and respect. (JM)
Descriptors: Creationism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution
