The UK government has effectively muzzled all
discussion of creationism in schools which it funds or part funds. [Possibly
some will consider the issue in RS lessons only.]
What John Mackay has to say on the
matter. If
evolution was real science it would stand up to any honest scrutiny, and would
not need to be mandated and protected by politicians, lawyers and bureaucrats.
The scientific method looks at evidence, draws conclusions based on the
evidence, is open to different explanations of the evidence, and is open to
challenge if more evidence is found. Note that the guidelines in Item 2.24 of
the funding document do not allow any challenge to the prevailing view, even if
there is evidence that challenges it. By putting in the words “and explanation”
in this directive, the education authorities are effectively banning any
challenge to the evolutionary world view, even if there is evidence for another
explanation. Note also, this ruling applies to all subjects, effectively banning
any other world view, apart from the secular atheism of current UK Education
leaders and Politicians, from being considered in any context, not just science.
The items in the funding guideline documents are therefore a great reminder that
evolution is actually a world view believed by faith and is anti-Christian to
the core. (Ref. philosophy,
politics)
