drinkerthinker

Today the American Astronomical Society (AAS) released a statement supporting the teaching of evolution and denouncing the proposition that "intelligent design" should be included as part of the national science curriculum. Here is an excerpt:

In recent years, advocates of "Intelligent Design," have proposed teaching "Intelligent Design" as a valid alternative theory for the history of life. Although scientists have vigorous discussions on interpretations for some aspects of evolution, there is widespread agreement on the power of natural selection to shape the emergence of new species. Even if there were no such agreement, "Intelligent Design" fails to meet the basic definition of a scientific idea: its proponents do not present testable hypotheses and do not provide evidence for their views that can be verified or duplicated by subsequent researchers.

Since "Intelligent Design" is not science, it does not belong in the science curriculum of the nation's primary and secondary schools.

Read the full article on the AAS website.

I also encourage you to read Dr. Kirshner's "intelligent design" Letter to President Bush (PDF file). Dr. Kirshner is the current President of the AAS.