Wed
Mar 28 2012
08:29 am
This clarifies the problem with the "Evolution" Bill for me:
And if the assignment is to write about the way plate tectonics have shaped our planet, and the kid writes about the creation story in Genesis, how exactly is that supposed to be graded?
What if the science teacher gives that student an A? How will that teacher be assessed under the new creationist protection law?
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Oh, my. What about the
Oh, my. What about the Wiccans and Muslims?
You're welcome.
Glad I could help.
The obvious solution is that
The obvious solution is that the student must be crucified.
Who diagnoses the complex?
Who diagnoses the complex?