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ReligiousTolerance.org:
Various Theories of Origins
Scroll down for an overview of the topic along with
information on Naturalistic Evolution, Creation Science, and Theistic
Evolution. From ReligiousTolerance.org, a multi-faith organization
in the U.S. and Canada.
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Evolution
Common
Misconceptions About Evolution and Creationism
Provides arguments that support evolution as a scientific
theory. Created by Damien Sorresso, a student at Illinois State University
majoring in physics.
Defender’s Guide to Science & Creationism
An article that repudiates creationist claims about evolution.
Scroll down past the introduction to the Section Index for a list
of topics. From Mark Vuletic, a member of the Internet Infidels, a
group that publishes the Secular Web, “the most comprehensive
freethought web site on the Internet.”
Evidence
of Evolution
Scroll down for information on what evolution is as well
as how we know evolution has occurred. Includes illustrations and
links to other sites with more information as well as audio and video
clips. Written by Dennis O’Neil, Professor of Anthropology at
Palomar College in San Marcos, California.
Evidence
Supporting Biological Evolution
An article with information on topics such as the fossil
record, common structures and distribution of species, and molecular
biology. Also includes illustrations. Adapted from the book Teaching
About Evolution and the Nature of Science by the National Academy
of Sciences.
Evolution:
Frequently Asked Questions
Provides Frequently Asked Questions about the basics
of evolution. Also has links near the top to information on Darwin,
the history and future of evolution, and why evolution is important.
Based on the 2001 PBS television series “Evolution,” produced
by WGBH in Boston and Clear Blue Sky Productions.
The
General Anti-Creationism FAQ
An archive of responses to common questions related to
evolution and creationism. Click on “Browse” for a list
of the files by subject categories and for links to more in-depth
essays. From the Usenet newsgroup Talk.origins, devoted to the discussion
and debate of biological and physical origins.
National Center for Science
Education
Offers links at the top to other web sites, press releases,
and resources like essays, articles, and pamphlets that support the
teaching of evolution. Scroll down for information on current events
dealing with the evolution/creation debate. From the National Center
for Science Education, dedicated to “defending the teaching
of evolution in the public schools.”
ScientificAmerican.com:
15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense
The text of the July 2002 Scientific American article
entitled “15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense.”
Teaching
About Evolution and the Nature of Science
Provides three position statements supporting the teaching
of evolution. Includes recommendations to teachers, information on
evolution as a unifying theory, creationism, and legal issues. From
the National Science Teachers Association, the National Association
of Biology Teachers, and the American Association for the Advancement
of Science Commission on Science Education.
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The Biblical
Creation Society
Provides links to articles as well as information on
scientific issues, design, human origins, the creation/evolution debate,
and more. From the Biblical Creation Society, “a Christian society
that advances and defends the Biblical teaching on creation.”
Creation and Evolution
Includes information on scientists who believe in literal
creation, scientific evidence for creation, the Bible, and more. From
the Institute for Creation Research, a private, non-profit group created
“for the purposes of research [into] scientific creationism
and Biblical authority in all disciplines.”
Creation-Evolution
Encyclopedia
Scroll down and click on “Search the Encyclopedia”
to type in a specific topic. Continue scrolling down for information
like Origin and Age of the Earth, Origin of Life (including Natural
Selection), and Evidence Against Evolution. From Pathlights.com and
its publishing arm Harvestime Books, a group that publishes books
against evolution.
Creation
Science
Provides links to a Creation versus Evolution slide show,
a side-by-side comparison of Evolution and Creation, Top Evidences
Against the Theory of Evolution, recommended books, and more. Developed
by “a group of Christians who believe strongly that people need
to become better informed on this most important question of our origins.”
Creation-Science
Research Center
Provides links to articles on creation vs. evolution,
Charles Darwin, and the creation /evolution controversy in the classroom.
Also has links to essays and online books. From the Creation-Science
Research Center, founded in 1970 “to change the manner in which
the public schools teach…evolutionary theories.”
Creation
SuperLibrary.com
Has links to questions and answers on topics such as
the Origin of Life, the Origin of Species, the Fossil Record, and
the Origin of Humans. From The Creation SuperLibrary, “a non-profit,
educational, cooperative ministry” that is part of the Christian
Answers Network.
CRSEF: Creation Research,
Science Education Foundation
Includes links near the top to research, articles, a
newsletter, and other resources such as related web sites and a list
of books and videos. From the Creation Research, Science Education
Foundation, “founded in 1972 to advance knowledge of the scientific
evidences of creation.”
The Revolution Against
Evolution
Has links to other creation web sites, photos, and books.
Scroll down for featured articles. From The Revolution Against Evolution
which “answer[s] tough questions concerning science and the
Bible”
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Law
Exploring
Constitutional Conflicts: The Evolution Controversy
Discusses the continuing debate over whether states and
schools have the right to restrict the teaching of evolution. Provides
information on court cases, the Scopes trial, and defines terms like
creationists and evolutionists. Created by Douglas O. Linder, a Professor
of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
FindLaw:
Edwards v. Aguillard
Text of the 1987 U.S. Supreme Court Case Edwards v Aguillard
that ruled Louisiana’s “Creationism Act” –
which required any school teaching evolution to also teach creationism
– as unconstitutional. From FindLaw, begun in 1995 as a list
of Internet resources compiled by attorneys Timothy Stanley and Stacy
Stern and now owned by the publisher West Group.
Monkey
Trial
Information about the 1925 trial of John Scopes, a high
school teacher accused of violating Tennessee law by teaching evolution.
Includes a timeline of events, information about the people involved,
a teacher’s guide, and more. Based on the movie “Monkey
Trial” that aired on the PBS program American Experience and
was produced by WGBH in Boston.
Teaching
About Evolution and the Nature of Science: Six Significant Court Decisions
Regarding Evolution and Creationism Issues
Brief information on six court decisions dealing with
evolution and creationism. From the book Voices for Evolution by M.
Matsumura, published by the National Center for Science Education.
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