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Texas Gubernatorial Candidates Give Views On Teaching of Creationism/ Intelligent Design

By Howard M. Friedman

The San Angelo (TX) Standard Times yesterday published responses of of Texas Gov. Rick Perry and his opponent in the November election, Houston Mayor Bill White, to questions on K-12 Education.  Both were asked: "Explain where you stand on evolution-creationism being taught in the schools."  Perry replied:

I am a firm believer in intelligent design as a matter of faith and intellect, and I believe it should be presented in schools alongside the theories of evolution. The State Board of Education has been charged with the task of adopting curriculum requirements for Texas public schools and recently adopted guidelines that call for the examination of all sides of a scientific theory, which will encourage critical thinking in our students, an essential learning skill.

His challenger, Bill White responded:

Educators and local school officials, not the governor, should determine science curriculum.

[Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.] 

Full post as published by Religion Clause on September 13, 2010 (boomark / email).