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February 20, 2008
Even Those Among Us Who Worship Rocks, Trees
...and the destructive power of the thrown lightening bolt ( or judicious curse/hex laying ) can get behind the Reverend on this one.
"Children should learn science in science class, not religion disguised as science," said the Rev. Brant Copeland, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee. "To speak of evolution as a theory in the context of these standards is to minimize its importance as the basic concept in biological science; because, as a Christian, I am not threatened by what science can tell us about God's marvelous, mysterious and every-changing creation."
"Oh, AMEN!" sings the choir.
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Posted by tree hugging sister at February 20, 2008 10:50 AM
Comments
Wow, he almost sounds as reasonable as a Roman Catholic, but without the pedophilia. :)
Posted by: Skyler at February 20, 2008 11:13 AM
AARGH, Skyler! To quote Omar Bradley, "You just don't know when to shut your big mouth, George!"
Posted by: tree hugging sister at February 20, 2008 11:15 AM
Actually, Skyler is funny this time, speaking as a lifelong Potestantm ;-)
This reminds us Protestants of all the times Rome was in the right in rooting out heresy and stupidity.
Posted by: john at February 20, 2008 11:44 AM
I'm for rooting out stupidity, not so big on the heresy. ;-P
But Reverend Copeland is an example of a mature leader and religious person; differing viewpoints do not threaten his faith, and may even reinforce it.
Oh, that we had more like him on this planet......
Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at February 20, 2008 12:56 PM
My point was to be humorous, but also to point out that Catholics have been taught this for a loooonnngggg time. I assume other religions have taught so as well.
Posted by: Skyler at February 20, 2008 02:10 PM