Rise of Evangelism and Creationism in Schools

Some interesting links (for discussion).

The EU has recognised the Dangers of teaching creationism in schools in resolution 1580

Channel 4 Dispatches - In God's Name
(Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeTfW8-dCNE
(Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjlNvyJ8uwQ
(Part 3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUjtkIXVXqM
(Part 4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmMUUONSuoY
(Part 5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnHqTL6TEjo

As the Human Fertilisation and Embryo Bill continues its way through Parliament, David Modell follows some of the leading members of Christian pressure groups as they attempt to win converts and convince MPs to base laws on Biblical beliefs.

Hard-line Christian activists are now mobilising believers in an attempt to make an impact on society nationally. Followers believe abortion and homosexuality should be illegal, there should be no sex before marriage and that the law of blasphemy should be strictly enforced.

They say the Bible is the definitive word of God and is literally true and are intolerant of other faiths. The film follows well funded and politically active Christian groups and shows them emerging as a significant voice in British politics.


In Spain the boundary between religion and politics is becoming increasingly blurred. In the lead up to the 2008 elections Bishops started campaigning weeks before the official start of government campaigning, strongly opposing Prime Minister José Zapatero and the socialist Government's policies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfJrMah0x5w&feature=dir

And now we've had Richard Dawkins in 'The Genius of Charles Darwin' talking to school kids who (despite going to school to learn) don't believe in evolution.

As RD points out, it is touched on briefly in the syllabus and considering the Kowtowing of the science teachers to the beliefs of the parents there seems to be a greater need for camp quest then ever before.