Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ266206
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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The Creationist Controversy: The Interrelation of Inquiry and Belief.
Gilkey, Langdon
Science, Technology, & Human Values, v7 n40 p67-71 Sum 1982
Discusses basic errors (confusions) in creationist's viewpoint, confusions about religion and the formal structure, methods, and canons of science. Reviews theological testimony in McLean v. Arkansas 590 (balanced treatment of creationism/evolution), indicating that the logic of plaintiff's case was directed at such confusions in and "scientific" defense of the law. (JN)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Creationism, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Religious Factors, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, State Church Separation, State Legislation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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