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Creationism
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion: Evolution 
 This American Association for the Advancement of Science site promotes the "scientific robustness of the contemporary theory of biological evolution." It "seeks to engage the religious communities in support of research on and education about evolution." Includes discussions of dissenting views, such as intelligent design and creationism. Also find full-text versions of related major federal court decisions. http://www.aaas.org/spp/dser/03_Areas/evolution/ Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Apr 19, 2006 The Big Myth
This material, "designed for use in European primary school classrooms. ... is a sociology textbook for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The myths are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview of the culture, [and] the pantheon of the gods." The site provides myths from nine world cultures. (Information for 16 additional cultures is available for a fee.) Also includes myths submitted by children. In English and Dutch. http://www.mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/2_eng_myths.htm Topics: Literature & Books, Religion, Social Issues Last updated May 10, 2005 Christian Answers.Net
The focus of this site is the Christian Spotlight on Entertainment with hundreds of reviews of secular and Christian movies, television programs, and electronic games. In addition, the Creation SuperLibrary provides arguments against evolution. The site also provides hundreds of answers to questions from a Biblical perspective in several categories - bible archaeology, theology, religions, family & marriage, youth issues, etc. Visitors can also submit their own questions. The Kids' Quest section provides answers/questions, coloring pages, stories, mazes, and other fun things. Sponsored by Eden Communications, Arizona College of the Bible and several other evangelical and fundamentalist organizations. http://christiananswers.net/ Topics: Christianity, Games & Puzzles, Religion, Social Issues Last updated Dec 8, 2003 Intelligent Design in the Classroom
Series of stories on intelligent design--"the theory that an intelligent force had a role to play in the creation of the universe"--and the educational system. Includes a look at the debate in several states and links to related articles about evolution, creation myths, academic freedom, and related topics. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5011327 Topics: K-12 Education, Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Intelligent Design?
"Three proponents of Intelligent Design (ID) present their views of design in the natural world. Each view is immediately followed by a response from a proponent of evolution (EVO). The report, printed in its entirety, opens with an introduction by Natural History magazine and concludes with an overview of the ID movement." Includes links to related sites. Also available in Spanish. Reprinted from Natural History magazine, from the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.actionbioscience.org/evolution/nhmag.html Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Aug 31, 2005 Intelligent Designs on Evolution
This 2006 documentary looks at the concept of intelligent design, "which argues certain aspects of the natural world are so complex they must have been the work of a designer." The companion website features articles on intelligent design in the classroom and religion in schools, interviews, audio and transcript of the program, and related links and readings on evolution and creationism. From American RadioWorks. http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/ Topics: K-12 Education, Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jan 31, 2006 National Center for Science Education (NCSE)
Founded in 1981, NCSE is the "nationally-recognized clearinghouse for information and advice to keep evolution in the science classroom and 'scientific creationism' out." This site includes significant court rulings, FAQs, bibliographies, educational resources, and links to science, evolution, critical thinking, civil liberties, and creationist sites. http://ncseweb.org/ Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Sep 15, 2009 Taking Issue: The Origins of Life vs. Origins of Species
"At its extremes, the current debate over teaching Darwin's theory of evolution pits science against religion. ... Taking Issue asks religious leaders what their faith tells them about the origins of life and whether it can be reconciled with evolution." This August 2005 compilation of views includes Catholic, Evangelical Baptist, Episcopal, Muslim, and Jewish perspectives. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/takingissue/20050803_takingissue_origins.html Topics: Religion, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Aug 9, 2005 William Paley (1743-1805)
Brief essay on this religious writer known as a creationist. He is best known for his "exposition of natural theology, the belief that the nature of God could be understood by reference to His creation, the natural world. He introduced one of the most famous metaphors in the philosophy of science, the image of the watchmaker, "to show that life on earth requires an "intelligent designer." From the University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/paley.html Topics: Religion, Social Issues Last updated Dec 8, 2005 |
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