Loch Ness Monster used to debunk evolution in state-funded Christian school. Should religious schools be funded by taxpayers?
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Loch Ness Monster used to debunk evolution in state-funded Christian school. Should religious schools be funded by taxpayers?
It sounds like a hoax, but it's apparently true: The Loch Ness Monster is on the science class syllabus for kids at Eternity Christian Academy in Westlake, Louisiana.
As reported by the Herald Scotland, a Louisiana school that will receive tax-payer dollars, will teach kids that the mythological sea creature is real in order to debunk the theory of evolution.
According to the Herald, one textbook, Biology 1099, reads, "Are dinosaurs alive today? Scientists are becoming more convinced of their existence. Have you heard of the 'Loch Ness Monster' in Scotland? 'Nessie' for short has been recorded on sonar from a small submarine, described by eyewitnesses, and photographed by others. Nessie appears to be a plesiosaur."
Starting in the fall, thousands of schoolchildren will receive publicly funded vouchers to attend private schools, some of which are religious. Religious schools in Louisiana will receive public funding as part of a push from Louisiana's governor, Bobby Jindal, to move millions of tax dollars to cover tuition for private schools, including small bible-based church schools. Money will fund schools that have "bible-based math books" and biology texts that refute evolution.
At Eternity Christian Academy, pastor-turned-principal Marie Carrier says that evolution is not taught. Carrier said, "We try to stay away from all those things that might confuse our children."
She hopes to secure enrollment of 135 voucher students for the 2012-2013 school year. According to the website Salon, the school currently has just 38 students.
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As long as those blow holes are sucking air and spewing their hate... not a cent.
Religion is man's choice. Man made nonsense that wants to push it's own agenda as if it were superior and it is neither correct, nor superior.
The want to screw up their lives and their children lives, let them own it and pay for it but not a goddamn dime from Federal or State taxes.
But you can post questions that pushes my buttons - LOL
I suppose it was my turn to "yank your chain"... LOL