School Board Ends Evolution Warning Drive

(AP)  A school board in suburban Atlanta has given up on its years-long defense of placing stickers critical of the theory of evolution on high school science books.

The Cobb County school board signed an agreement filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday agreeing never to use a similar sticker or to undermine the teaching of evolution in science classes.

In return, plaintiffs who sued the board agreed to drop all legal action.

"We certainly think that it's a win not just for our clients but for all students in Cobb County and, really, all residents of Georgia," said Beth Littrell, associate legal director with the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia.

The school board placed the stickers on the cover of biology books in 2002 after a group of parents complained that evolution was being taught to the exclusion of other theories, including the Biblical story of creation.

The stickers read, "This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered."

U.S. District Judge Clarence Cooper ordered the stickers be removed in 2005, saying they convey an "impermissible message of endorsement" of religion, despite not specifically mentioning it.

[randalds]

And I have no problem with you thinking what you like, until you try to force it on others, esp in the schools. Then that's where I have to step in a stop your cr*ap from infecting our children. And that's what religion is, an infection. A mental illness.

[randalds]

Well since I don't believe in a creator it's a moot point.

[randalds]

But that's not what you said rick. You said "GOD Says" and then quoted something not in the bible. That's a lie and a sin. that's pretending to speak for god.

Doesn't matter. The dirty, filthy underside of Christianity is the same as it is with all religions. "We are the only way and anyone who doesn't believe like we do is going to hell". Dress it up all you want, but ALL religions come down to that simple, sick lie and therefore all of them are more harmful then helpful. All of them are bigoted against and intolerant of each other and none of them belong in a secular school.

[randalds]

If there was a god then the only admittance test would be are or were you a good person. No other test period."
Posted by RandalDS at 09:15 PM : Dec 22, 2006

-If you've read the Bible like you've claimed you have Randal then you would realize that we do not get to Heaven by doing "Good deeds" but only by Jesus Christ sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Of course it's pleasing to God to do good works, but the Bible specifically says we are not justified simply by our works. Here's a couple of more Bible verses for you:


Which is my point and one of the many reasons I don't believe in god. As I said, IF there was a god you wouldn't have to be anything other then a good person. The fact that you have to believe that all good people around the world that don't think exactly like you do are going to hell is reason enough to reject the very concept of a god. It's not the only reason I don't believe in god, but if it was it'd be a good enough one.

[randalds]

-Duh Randal....you can see the problems everywhere. Turn on your tv or do some "googling".

God tells us to pray in the Bible Randal. There are two main methods of communicating with God. One is through prayer, and the other is by reading His words from the Bible.

Posted by singinrick at 09:23 PM : Dec 22, 2006

That doesn't answer my question, did god tell you that personally? Younindicated as much in your post.

Oh never mind I have to go tell my Jewish wife she's going to hell because she doesn't think Jesus is the son of god. She's about to light her Hanukkah candles, so I'm sure she'll get a chuckle out of it.

[randalds]

-And you're telling me that forcing them to learn evolution isn't intolerance??? The children have no choice Randal. It's either evolution, or nothing else. This is a known fact nationwide. Throw God out of everything. And you wonder why this country has lost it's moral values gradually over the years. Is it really a wonder? The country had better moral standards and values when GOD AND PRAYER were allowed in schools. Ever since God has been taken out of the schools, things have taken a turn for the worse. This is also, a WELL KNOWN fact.

Posted by singinrick at 09:04 PM : Dec 22, 2006

Of course it's not intolerance because it's proven science. You can deny that truth all you want, but it doesn't make it any less true. Creationism is mythology and does not belong in science class in any manner. forcing children to learn YOUR religious version of how the world was created, esp to the exclusion of all others, is religious bigotry of the worst kind. Are we to teach Every religious myth? The Romans believed the world was flat and rested on the back of a turtle. Shouldn't we teach that too? Where does it stop? The Aztecs and Mayans have a completely different view of how the world was created so why not teach that too? The fact is they are all myths and evolution is proven fact. That's why it's in the science class.

[randalds]

GOD says:

"Have you seen what has happened in the classroom since prayer was removed??"

Posted by singinrick at 09:08 PM : Dec 22, 2006

Oh/ And when did "god" tell you this?

[randalds]

So all Jews are going to hell because they don't accept Christ. Pretty it up anyway you choose, that's condemning Jews to hell. If there was a god he/she wouldn't be that way. If there was a god he/she would accept every good person regardless of if they've ever even heard of Christ or not or what religion they follow and even all good people who reject the teachings of the bible. If there was a god then the only admittance test would be are or were you a good person. No other test period.

[randalds]

-Being a Christian is having a relationship with Jesus Christ Randal. Have you seen me once promote hatred, intolerance, or bigotry on here?? To the contrary, I have been telling you God loves you, I have been telling you that you have the right to choose, and I have been telling you that Jesus died on the Cross for us for our sins. If you define these things as "hatred, bigotry, or intolerance" then you have some serious soul searching to do...

Posted by singinrick at 08:54 PM : Dec 22, 2006

You are trying to impose your myths on public school children by trying to force the garbage of creationism on them. You are trying to have them taught that evolution is unproven and don't want it taught at all. That is bigotry and intolerance.

[randalds]

-uuum...I'm a Christian Randal....do you see me condemning all the Jews? :)

Posted by singinrick at 08:52 PM : Dec 22, 2006

So then tell me, do you think Jews who don't accept christ are going to hell or not? Yes or no.