The Science Equivalent of Religious Nutters
Apparently Michael Reiss , the first ever director of education at the prestigious Royal Society, has caused an uproar with his comments about creationism and science classes. And what did he say? The complaints of his critics make it sound like he wants creationism taught in science class. Just listen: Richard Roberts : "I think it is outrageous that this man is suggesting that creationism should be discussed in a science classroom. It is an incredible idea and I am drafting a letter to other Nobel laureates - which would be sent to the Royal Society - to ask that Reiss be made to stand down." Rowan Hooper : "to the dismay of many scientists in the UK, the director of education for the Royal Society, Michael Reiss, has called for creationism to be taught in biology classes in the UK." The only problem - these claims are false. False and easily disproven. These critics seem to have binary lenses on: viewing anyone who talks about this issue as either for creationi...