bzhansky is used which makes the reader believe he is questioning evolution (Morris 6). Theodosius Dobzhansky is one of the greatest supporters of evolution. Ruse writes, "philosophically and methodologically the creationists do not act like scientists, and that substantively the creationist's contentions are without scientific merit" (Ruse 290). Ruse also states "science must be explanatory, testable, and tentative" (301). Some believe that creation science is "a jumble of half-truths" (In the 17). In the Epperson v. Arkansas decision, the argument that creationism is scientific was rejected because of the fact that it did not satisfy the criteria of a science and did not employ scientific methodology (Grunes 471). Many fear the effects of allowing this bad science to be taught. Theodosius Dobzhansky, a notable geneticist, says, "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution," these students will learn nonsensical biology, a "pile of sundry facts" unconnected by an organizing theory (Scott 13). In his article Scott says, "That teachers have to sneak good science into the classroom is regrettable" (13). Ruse says that science must be testable. Creation scientists concede that it is impossible to prove the earths origins scientifically, by the fact that the essence of the scientific method is experimental observation and repeatability. Creation cannot be proved because it is not taking place now, and it is not possible to create a scientific experiment, which describes the creation process. Creation scientists also say that evolution cannot be proved because it functions too slowly to be measured; therefore, it cannot be proved by empirical science (Morris 4-5). In an attempt to discredit creation science, Ruse may have also discredited evolution.Creation as a Religion?A final view in the creation debate is that creation is religion thus, it should not be taught in public schools. Those who are against the mandate ...
