Sometimes it’s fun to watch university public relations. Having worked in one such department, I understand the constraints of needing to A) be politically correct, B) seem open to new ideas and dissenting views, and C) maintain your reputation.
It’s often a juggling act. You don’t want to offend anyone or challenge someone’s right to express a different view, but sometimes that “different view” can hurt your attaining goal C.
So here we have Lehigh University. It was already distancing itself from biology professor Michael Behe, who is testifying in the “Scopes II” trial that intelligent design is actually a scientific theory.
Earlier this week, a note appeared on the Department of Biological Sciences’ Web site entitled “Department’s Position on Evolution and ‘Intelligent Design’.” It read in part:
The department faculty, then, are unequivocal in their support of evolutionary theory, which has its roots in the seminal work of Charles Darwin and has been supported by findings accumulated over 140 years. The sole dissenter from this position, Prof. Michael Behe, is a well-known proponent of
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gnomic says:
Well, its clear that we have to start teaching astrology too!
(Please note that the sarcasm light is on and flashing; please stay in your assigned seat.)