Against Intelligent Design Creationism in Ohio

"I do not judge the decision of people to choose what they wish to believe. It is vital however that science only be taught as science, otherwise we are headed for the dark ages. ID is a philosophical or religious outlook or worldview and many choose it. I"

"Address Environmental Dynamics, 113 Ozark Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701 It might be appropriate to cover Intelligent Design in a comparative religion class, or in a class that deals with cultural issues, but it has no place in a sc"

"As a Christian and a professional geologist, I deplore the presentation of intelligent design creationism, as well as creationism's other forms, within a science curriculum. Creationism is not science. It belongs in philosophy or theology course work."

"Address 1940 Howard #538 Kalamazoo, MI 49008 "Intelligent Design" is nothing more than creationism with new clothes. The ID'ers avoid the "g-word" (i.e., God) as they know ID = religious belief in the ONE TRUE GOD. They avoid saying "god," even when aske"

"For the record, I am a baptized Christian."

"Address Pickering Brook Western Australia Creationism is not science - it is a folk explanation held by a narrow range of religious individuals that is no more or less valid than the mythology of the Hindu, Atzec, ancient Norse, Greek, Roman, Sumerian, A"

"Address 108 Lamplite Ln., Williston, VT 05495 When creation and ID are set up as cornerstones of faith for students, that faith often collapses later when C & ID are proved false. Teaching C & ID serves neither faith nor science."

"Address You must care about your future and for that reason you must do something about this evil. See http://www.petitiononline.com/cofs1/petition.html and take the time to read all . Your future depends on it. It is all related. 10, 000 people have sign"

"Address 971 Mechanic St. Grafton Ohio Being a long time Boy Scout leader, a program where religion and science are both important the idea to use ID in school science programs does not seem to be where it belongs . Science is a program for facts not idea"

"graduate student, UCSD Biology"