May 26 2006
The Eeeevils of Critical Thinking
I think this one fits well with the Nihilist Quote of the Week post (below).
Evolution debate reaches South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C., May 9 (UPI) — South Carolina lawmakers are again embroiled in the continuing evolution controversy to decide how textbooks should present scientific theory.
Supporters of two bills before the legislature claim they only want to ensure textbooks enhance students’ development of critical thinking skills, The (Columbia, S.C.) State reported Tuesday.
Critics say ‘critical thinking skills’ are code words for inserting religious theories like intelligent design into biology lessons.
We certainly want people thinking critically now, do we?
