You are hereWhy Creationism Isn’t ScienceFeaturing: Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D.  Time: 5:00pm Date: September 10, 2011 Location: denkfest Zürich Volkshaus in Zürich's City Centre Room: TBA Switzerland In the United States (and exported around the world) “creation science” proponents claim that Christian special creationism can be supported through the data and theory of science.  Such claims vary from ideas that even many nonscientists find difficult to believe, such as a young (6,000 years old) Earth, to more persuasive – but equally unscientific – ideas dealing with the complexity of biology and the orderliness of the Universe – the so-called “anthropic principle”. Because factual claims of creationists have been refuted through science, “intelligent design” creationists largely have avoided making fact claims, and have attempted to shift the public focus to philosophy of science. Partly as a result of this approach, more of the public has been confused into thinking that creationism can be made a science.denkfest Zürich a conference on critical thinking and skepticism organized by the Zürich Freethinkers For more information: Why Creationism Isn’t ScienceTime: 9:00am Date: September 10, 2011 Location: denkfest Zürich Volkshaus in Zürich's City Centre Room: TBA Switzerland In the United States (and exported around the world) “creation science” proponents claim that Christian special creationism can be supported through the data and theory of science. Such claims vary from ideas that even many nonscientists find difficult to believe, such as a young (6,000 years old) Earth, to more persuasive – but equally unscientific – ideas dealing with the complexity of biology and the orderliness of the Universe – the so-called “anthropic principle”. Because factual claims of creationists have been refuted through science, “intelligent design” creationists largely have avoided making fact claims, and have attempted to shift the public focus to philosophy of science. Partly as a result of this approach, more of the public has been confused into thinking that creationism can be made a science.denkfest Zürich a conference on critical thinking and skepticism organized by the Zürich Freethinkers For more information: Movie: No Dinosaurs in HeavenFeaturing: Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D. Time: 5:00am Date: September 8, 2011 Location: denkfest Zürich Volkshaus in Zürich's City Centre Room: TBA Switzerland Dr. Eugenie Scott hosts a showing of "No Dinosaurs In Heaven" by Emmy Award-winning  director Greta Schiller. This documentary film explores the issue of creationism in science and education. The film features Eugenie Scott, Steve Newton, and Alan Gishlick on a voyage through the majestic Grand Canyon.
a conference on critical thinking and skepticismorganized by the Zürich Freethinkers For more information: Visit the denkfest 2011 and "No Dinosaurs in Heaven" websites.
Movie: No Dinosaurs in HeavenTime: 9:00pm Date: September 8, 2011 Location: denkfest Zürich Volkshaus in Zürich's City Centre Room: TBA Switzerland Dr. Eugenie Scott hosts a showing of "No Dinosaurs In Heaven" by Emmy Award-winning director Greta Schiller. This documentary film explores the issue of creationism in science and education. The film features Eugenie Scott, Steve Newton, and Alan Gishlick on a voyage through the majestic Grand Canyon.
a conference on critical thinking and skepticismorganized by the Zürich Freethinkers For more information: Visit the denkfest 2011 and "No Dinosaurs in Heaven" websites.
Everything Evolves – including CreationismFeaturing: Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D. Time: 6:00pm Date: September 3, 2011 Location: Dragon*Con Atlanta Downtown Hilton Atlanta, Georgia Evolution is the inference that living things have descended with modification from common ancestors, and it infuses and informs all of biology. But the  antievolutionists – young-Earth creationists, intelligent design supporters, and the like – have also “descended with modification” from common ancestors, as demonstrated at the Kitzmiller vs. Dover trial over the legality of teaching intelligent design. Clearly, creationists have adapted to a hostile legal environment by modifying their form!For more information: Visit the Dragon*Con website or email Derek Colanduno
Everything Evolves – including CreationismTime: 10:00am Date: September 3, 2011 Location: Dragon*Con Atlanta Downtown Hilton Atlanta, Georgia Evolution is the inference that living things have descended with modification from common ancestors, and it infuses and informs all of biology. But the antievolutionists – young-Earth creationists, intelligent design supporters, and the like – have also “descended with modification” from common ancestors, as demonstrated at the Kitzmiller vs. Dover trial over the legality of teaching intelligent design. Clearly, creationists have adapted to a hostile legal environment by modifying their form!For more information: Visit the Dragon*Con website or email Derek Colanduno
Movie: No Dinosaurs in HeavenFeaturing: Eugenie C. Scott, Ph.D. Time: 2:45am Date: August 28, 2011 Location: IMAX Theatre Kleman Plaza Tallahassee, FL Because of travel complications due to Hurricane Irene, Scott will not be present in person, but she will be discussing the film and taking questions via the internet. "No Dinosaurs in Heaven" is a film essay that examines the hijacking of science education by religious fundamentalists, threatening the separation of church and state and dangerously undermining scientific literacy.  Dinosaur ConstellatioinThe documentary weaves together two strands: an examination of the problem posed by creationists who earn science education degrees only to advocate anti-scientific beliefs in the classroom; and a visually stunning raft trip down the Grand Canyon, led by Dr. Eugenie Scott, that debunks creationist explanations for its formation. These two strands expose the fallacies in the "debate," manufactured by anti-science forces, that creationism is a valid scientific alternative to evolution.For more information: Movie: No Dinosaurs in HeavenTime: 6:45pm Date: August 28, 2011 Location: IMAX Theatre Kleman Plaza Tallahassee, FL Because of travel complications due to Hurricane Irene, Scott will not be present in person, but she will be discussing the film and taking questions via the internet. "No Dinosaurs in Heaven" is a film essay that examines the hijacking of science education by religious fundamentalists, threatening the separation of church and state and dangerously undermining scientific literacy. Dinosaur ConstellatioinThe documentary weaves together two strands: an examination of the problem posed by creationists who earn science education degrees only to advocate anti-scientific beliefs in the classroom; and a visually stunning raft trip down the Grand Canyon, led by Dr. Eugenie Scott, that debunks creationist explanations for its formation. These two strands expose the fallacies in the "debate," manufactured by anti-science forces, that creationism is a valid scientific alternative to evolution.For more information: Why 'Academic Freedom' Is Neither Academic nor FreeFeaturing: Barbara Forrest, Ph.D., Member of NCSE's Board of Directors  Time: 8:00am TBA Date: August 19, 2011 Location: Center for Inquiry—Transnational 1310 Sweet Home Road Amherst, NY Since 2004, roughly a dozen state legislatures have considered passing "academic freedom" statutes drafted by the Discovery  Institute. Although invoking academic freedom is an old creationist subterfuge, these proposed bills now typically attack not only evolution but climate science and "human cloning." Such legislation violates honest academic standards by undermining the rights of teachers and students to be free from religious and political interference in the classroom.are proud to host a two-day conference on EVOLUTION'S PUBLIC DEFENDERS Fighting for Science and Dispelling Myths About Human Origins For more information: Visit the CFI website
Why 'Academic Freedom' Is Neither Academic nor FreeTime: 12:00am TBA Date: August 19, 2011 to August 20, 2011 Location: Center for Inquiry—Transnational 1310 Sweet Home Road Amherst, NY Since 2004, roughly a dozen state legislatures have considered passing "academic freedom" statutes drafted by the Discovery Institute. Although invoking academic freedom is an old creationist subterfuge, these proposed bills now typically attack not only evolution but climate science and "human cloning." Such legislation violates honest academic standards by undermining the rights of teachers and students to be free from religious and political interference in the classroom.are proud to host a two-day conference on EVOLUTION'S PUBLIC DEFENDERS Fighting for Science and Dispelling Myths About Human Origins For more information: Visit the CFI website
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