By advocating this position, the Society is not taking a stand against any particular religious belief. Science and religion are two different disciplines that are not in conflict with one another. The Society feels that religious views have no place in the science classroom. At the same time, the Society supports the teaching of evolution in science classes precisely because it is legitimate science. As a nation, we live in a society heavily influenced by science and technology.
Evolution is a basic scientific concept.
It is because the system of scientific education in this country has declined in recent years that laws such as Act 685 became possible. It is irrelevant that some public opinion polls show approval of creationism being taught alongside evolution. Scientific research and education cannot take place in such a coercive atmosphere.