This is in response to Greg Moore’s Sunday letter “Discuss limits of evolution theory.” His opinion was well expressed but, as many people do, he confuses the process of evolution as being a “blind, chance process,” when in fact it is far from random. Evolution takes place in response to things that have happened, not in anticipation of things that are going to happen. We know evolution has happened and continues to happen with all animal life forms on this planet, including humans – the physical evidence is there.
As for ID being science – it seems to me to better meet the definition of “junk science.” Besides, the Christian creationists seem to have forgotten about the students from other faiths and cultures who also attend our public schools. How are they supposed to assimilate this? This whole controversy is absurd to them, so why should they be forced to waste their time on it? This is precisely why public schools are supposed to be secular. As has been said many times, kids can learn about creationism in church and at home. The place for “discussion on the limitations of creationism” is in a philosophy, anthropology, theology, or other liberal arts class, or perhaps even a history class – not a science class. If you don’t agree with that, you can send your kids to a private, non-secular school that more closely matches your ideology. That’s the beauty of a free country – no one can force their beliefs, religion, creed, or even any particular school, on another!
Susan Swayzee
Everett
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