Evolution Not Above Debate

Rod: I have not read Judge Jones’ decision, and I am no expert on evolution or intelligent design (although I certainly know that there is an infinitely intelligent Designer). So I refer you to the comments of John G. West, associate director of Discovery Institute’s Center for Science & Culture. West agrees that the recent efforts to mandate the teaching of intelligent design were “misguided.” But West also objects to the judge’s pontification that evolution is above debate. “Efforts to shut down discussion of a scientific idea through harassment and judicial decrees hurt democratic pluralism.” West’s opinion, which appeared in the Dec. 22 issue of USA Today, can be read here.