What happens when teachers of science teachers try to use Darwin's methods to critique his theory?

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August 15, 2019

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Dear Jack:
 
The Center for Science and Culture believes that critical thinking and inquiry are at the heart of good science education policies. Attorney Herman Bouma, head of the National Association for Objectivity in Science, believes that too. He teaches this through his website and educational talks. Most people would think the world’s largest science education organization, the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), would also promote scientific inquiry.

But Herman found out recently that isn’t the case. _WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO TELL HIS STORY BROADLY ([link removed]) ._

A year prior to the April 2019 NSTA annual conference, Bouma submitted a proposal for an educational talk. The NSTA accepted his proposal and his event was listed in both the conference program and on the conference app. That is, evidently, before someone took a closer look and became alarmed.

What was his talk about, and why did it get him escorted out by security? I’ll give you one guess.

Bouma’s talk was titled _Darwin’s Response to His Objectors and Its Relevance for Today_. He provided NSTA a straightforward summary stating that his talk would address five of the critiques that Darwin received related to his theory of origins, and the responses that Darwin made to those critiques. Bouma’s emphasis was on the civil dialogue that Darwin fostered in his writings, and the hope that educators today would strive for the same.

The morning of his talk, Bouma arrived in the early morning to set up for his 8:00am presentation. Shortly after Bouma arrived, three conference officials approached him. They let him know that it had “come to their attention” the night before that this talk was to be of a faith-based nature and that they had decided to cancel the talk.

It didn’t matter that many had signed up for his talk. He was asked to pack up his things and leave. One family was there waiting for his session to begin. They were excited about his talk and had even stayed at their hotel an extra night just to attend. They watched as security arrived to escort him off the premises. He wasn’t even allowed to stay and talk with them individually. They were dumbfounded and disappointed.

A small incident, you say? Just one man who had his presentation abruptly canceled? Yes, Bouma is just one man, but he had run into something that should not exist in the halls of science. Instead of open inquiry, which should be the rule, dogmatism on evolution prevailed. It usually does.

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WHAT ARE WE DOING TO ENSURE ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE FUTURE? We communicate with the media, school board members, legislators and citizen activists on issues relating to evolution and intelligent design. We help teachers, professors and students facing persecution for their skepticism of Darwinian theory or support for intelligent design. And, we write popular articles and produce other forms of media on the subjects of science education, academic freedom and free speech as they relate to evolution and intelligent design. 
 
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Let’s work toward the day when educators can use Darwin's own method of inquiry and dialogue to teach good science!

 
Kelley Unger
Director, Development Operations
Center for Science and Culture

P.S. Herman Bouma’s story illustrates what the search for truth about biological origins is up against in countless classrooms and labs. THAT’S WHY WE NEED YOU TO COME ALONGSIDE OF US_ as we seek to not only expose these stories, but offer support and encouragement to those who want to teach objective scientific education. PLEASE JOIN US TODAY! ([link removed])  

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