Thursday, November 23, 2006

See, They're Not So Different

A. What do America's religious right, the Christian fundamentalists, and their Islamic fundamentalist counterparts have in common? B. What value do the United States and Turkey have in common?

Answer A. Both support Creationism and both utterly loathe Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. A 768-page, lavishly illustrated book entitled "Atlas of Creation" is being delivered to schools and libraries throughout Turkey. The tract argues that Darwinism is the actual root of terrorism.

Answer B. In a survey of public acceptance of evolution, Turkey came in dead last among the 34 nations studied, forcing the United States to settle for second place in the 33rd slot.

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