Creationist Invited To Speak In Missouri Schools

The St. Louis Post Dispatch today reported that in Missouri's Potosi R-III school district, the superintendent and board invited Mike Riddle, a Biblical Creationist from Answers in Genesis, to discuss science with high school and middle school students. The paper reports that during Riddle's presentations to student groups, he never referred to "Jesus" or "God" or even "religion." Instead, he urged students to question established scientific principles and theories and encouraged them to think about a career in science. Riddle talked about amino acids, proteins, DNA, telemers and thermodynamics, and used examples to challenge the idea that life began on land. He interspersed his talk with quotations from scientists, some with ties to creationist or intelligent design organizations.