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Richard Dawkins: 'Growth in creationist beliefs a problem for schools'

Mon, 04/07/2008 - 22:06 — NLN

The number of school students in Britain who believe in creationism is becoming a growing concern for science teachers, according to Professor Richard Dawkins.

The eminent Darwinist said the rise of the belief, which states that the Earth did not evolve following the big bang but was instead created by God, raised a serious problem for science teachers. Prof Dawkins was speaking at a debate held as part of this year's 20th anniversary Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Read full story at The Scotsman.


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