The Monday tally, along with other changes in the ideological complexion of the Kansas Board of Education, means that officials are likely to revisit the whole creationism-evolution question next year. Cause organizations and interests groups weighed into the fray. The legislative history demonstrates that the term 'creation science,' as contemplated by the state legislature, embraces this religious teaching. The Act's primary purpose was to change the public school science curriculum to provide persuasive advantage to a particular religious doctrine that rejects the factual basis of evolution in its entirety. Thus, the Act is designed either to promote the theory of creation science that embodies a particular religious tenet or to prohibit the teaching of a scientific theory disfavored by certain religious sects.
Scientists are less-likely to search for supernatural explanation than the general population.
It also suggests that despite yesterday's victory in Kansas, the fight over evolution and creationism is far from over. The creation message is getting out better than ever. It will never go back to the way it was, when people go back to doing what the education elite say. Organizing by supporters of evolution, though, may also be in evidence. Dr. Loomis said that the triumph of Sue Gamble and others in yesterday's election could mean that moderates have finally achieved a grassroots presence, at least in their respective districts.