Intelligent Design Bill To Be Introduced In Indiana

Preparations are under way to introduce a bill in the Indiana legislature to mandate the teaching of Intelligent Design in the public schools in that state. The blog, Dispatches From the Culture Wars, carries a long posting on these developments. Yesterday's Indianapolis Star also reported on reactions to the proposed bill which is being supported not only by Republicans, but by some Democrats. "Evolution was designed by God," said Democratic Rep. Jerry Denbo. "I really think that should be taught -- that there is a master. We didn't just come about by accident." However Democratic Rep. Ed Mahern, D-Indianapolis said, "It's one more instance where we are not concentrating on what we need to be concerned about -- higher test scores, keeping kids in school longer and promoting early childhood education."