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Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Ind. Gov't. - Lack of creationism in biology books concerns board
"Lack of creationism in biology books concerns board" is the headline to a story today in the Munster (NW Indiana) Times. Some quotes:
KOUTS | Concerned board members delayed the approval of biology textbooks for East Porter County Schools on Monday evening because the books contained only material on evolution and excluded other theories."I personally believe that creationism" -- the belief in the literal interpretation of the Biblical story of creation -- "ought to be, I think that ought to be out there as something that's taught," board Vice President Tim Bucher said. "I think our students oughtta be aware of it."
The textbooks were presented to the board after a two-month review process by a committee of parents, teachers and students. The group, formed each year to review books from one of the six state subjects, looked at all of the state-approved selections, none of which included creationism, and selected the titles they felt would best serve the students.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on April 13, 2005 05:41 PM
Posted to Indiana Government