Anti-evolution and scientific literature
Anti-evolution is a minor religious issue. Most fundamentalists are unfamiliar with scientific literature. Often they're alarmingly ignorant of science, but for those with passionate convictions there's a vast alternative literature. Leading this movement are fundamentalists with science degrees. Prominent organizations include the Institute for Creation Research, Answers in Genesis and more recently the Discovery Institute.
Quote mining is a standard creationist tactic. It involves quoting passages from science literature out of context to support creationism. The Institute for Creation Research employed quote mining in its early days. The Discovery Institute employs a more sophisticated version which involves citing scientific articles which it claims support intelligent design.
What do scientific databases reveal about the role of anti-evolution in science?
New! Is evolution in decline?Evolution is not a simple package testable by a single experiment. Evolutionary concepts are complex. Adequate understanding requires knowledge of genetics and experience with analytic and probabilistic reasoning.
Alternatives to evolution - Teaching the controversy - scientific literacy
Dembski's prediction, Michael Behe publications, Jonathan Wells publications
Intelligent design, ID references in the scientific literature with links to those available online
Is science based on the Bible? - do science classes need academic freedom?
Is the Bible a science text? - Suggestions on interpreting the Bible.
What constitutes acceptable evidence against evolution?
Is evolution wrong? - Should we teach strengths and weaknesses?
Do scientists conceal weaknesses of evolution?
How to get bad scientific advice - How to get good scientific advice
