Congressman Stark wants February 12 to be Darwin Day
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he's introduced a bill which says the following:
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2011, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Whereas Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth;
Whereas the validity of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics;
Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions;
Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change;
Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States’ education systems;
Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and
Whereas, February 12, 2011, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of Darwin Day; and
(2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
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Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2011, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Whereas Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth;
Whereas the validity of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics;
Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions;
Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change;
Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States’ education systems;
Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and
Whereas, February 12, 2011, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of Darwin Day; and
(2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Cool?:cool:
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I think it should be. Everyone has a special day but rationalists.
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I think it should be named differently though, although Darwin really brought evolution to light so much more has been brought into it from his original theory.
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ThaChozenWun wrote: »I think it should be named differently though, although Darwin really brought evolution to light so much more has been brought into it from his original theory.
The western hemisphere is much more than it was when it was discovered by Europeans, but we still call it "Colombus Day." -
KTULU IS BACK wrote: »The western hemisphere is much more than it was when it was discovered by Europeans, but we still call it "Colombus Day."
I don't like Columbus day either. I don't think any one man should have his own day. Unless his actions completely change the world for the better and all of mankind and the effects are ever lasting because of it. -
ThaChozenWun wrote: »I don't think any one man should have his own day.
If every dog has his day, so should some men. -
KTULU IS BACK wrote: »If every dog has his day, so should some men.
The irony of this statement is compelling! -
There should be some kind of science day in general. Or science month.
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LOL @ this thread, and its love for that ? .
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I'm all for it.
For years Stark has been the only self-professed nonbeliever in the Congress... American politicians are so hilariously disingenuous. -
SO MANY years later and it's STILL only called the THEORY of 'Evolution'. LOL that's some mighty epic FAIL there. Stark can go ahead and be misguided if he wants, but suggesting a national BS day like that only makes us look even worse as a nation.
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SO MANY years later and it's STILL only called the THEORY of 'Evolution'. LOL that's some mighty epic FAIL there. Stark can go ahead and be misguided if he wants, but suggesting a national BS day like that only makes us look even worse as a nation.
A 'theory', in scientific terms, is supported by evidence. Evolution is as accepted among biologists as gravity is among physicists, it's one of the 5 unifying principles of modern biology. -
A 'theory', in scientific terms, is supported by evidence. Evolution is as accepted among biologists as gravity is among physicists, it's one of the 5 unifying principles of modern biology.
Yea Like the big bang theory -
KTULU IS BACK wrote: »he's introduced a bill which says the following:
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2011, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Whereas Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth;
Whereas the validity of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics;
Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions;
Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change;
Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States’ education systems;
Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and
Whereas, February 12, 2011, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of Darwin Day; and
(2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Cool?:cool:
And it should be "free pass to the monkey wing" of the local zoo that day ! So more people can commune with some of their family.
