FYI: Bush: Intelligent Design Should Be Taught

Fri Aug 5 10:32:24 CEST 2005

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Zoals Clinton zich graag spiegelde aan Kok,
zo leunt Bush op Balkenende ;-)

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Subject: FYI: Bush: Intelligent Design Should Be Taught

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Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/02/AR200508
0200493.html?referrer=email
Bush: Intelligent Design Should Be Taught
The Associated Press
Tuesday, August 2, 2005; 7:05 AM 
WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Monday he believes schools should
discuss "intelligent design" alongside evolution when teaching students
about the creation of life.
During a round-table interview with reporters from five Texas
newspapers, Bush declined to go into detail on his personal views of the
origin of life. But he said students should learn about both theories,
Knight Ridder Newspapers reported.
"I think that part of education is to expose people to different schools
of thought," Bush said. "You're asking me whether or not people ought to
be exposed to different ideas, the answer is yes."
The theory of intelligent design says life on earth is too complex to
have developed through evolution, implying that a higher power must have
had a hand in creation.
Christian conservatives _ a substantial part of Bush's voting base _
have been pushing for the teaching of intelligent design in public
schools. Scientists have rejected the theory as an attempt to force
religion into science education.
On other topics during the group interview, the president:
_Refused to discuss the investigation into whether political aide Karl
Rove or any other White House official leaked a CIA officer's identity,
but he stood behind Rove. "Karl's got my complete confidence. He's a
valuable member of my team," Bush said.
_Said he did not ask Supreme Court nominee John Roberts about his views
on Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion.
_Said he hopes to work with Congress to pass an immigration reform bill
this fall, including provisions for guest workers and enhanced security
along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Bush spoke with reporters from the San Antonio Express-News, the Houston
Chronicle, The Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and The
Austin American-Statesman.

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