Teaching the Controversy

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To effectively teach the controversy, one must understand the modern concepts of evolution. This journey begins by studying the current explanations and evidence published by evolution scientists,

Understanding the views of modern evolution is essential to effectively approach the long-standing “The Great Debate” – dating to biblical times. Facing the creation debate, Isaiah was similarly instructed to inquire what they think –

“‘Present your case,’ says the Lord.
‘Bring forth your strong reasons,’ says the King of Jacob.
Let them bring forth and show us what will happen;
Let them show the former things, what they were,
That we may consider them.'” (Chapter 41)

The biblical approach to teaching the controversy involves reason and physical evidence. Reason based on scientific evidence drives the debate. Perhaps surprisingly, studies performed by evolution scientists present the best arguments challenging the theory of evolution. For example, Jerry Coyne at the University of Chicago wrote in “Why Evolution is True” –

“We must stop pretending we understand the course of natural selection.”

According to Niles Eldredge (pictured right), curator at the American Museum of Natural History –Eldredge, Niles

“In the literal sense of the word, no doubt, natural selection is a false term; but who ever objected to chemists speaking of the elective affinities of the various elements?”

Eugene KooninEugene V. Koonin (pictured left) in his book The Logic of Chance, the Nature and Origin of Biological Evolution, argued –

“The genomic revolution… effectively overturned the central metaphor of evolutionary biology, the Tree of Life.”

Using statements by evolution advocates and skeptics on any subject demonstrates your knowledge and builds your credibility to “teach the controversy.”

 

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Refer to the Glossary for the definition of terms and to Understanding Evolution to gain insights into understanding evolution.

 

 

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