Local pastors clash over evolution and God in Kansas
Kansas religious leaders reject evolution as compatible with faith despite a poll showing about two thirds support teaching evolution and nearly 65 percent say God and evolution can coexist. Keith Jones of First Assembly of God denounces human origins from primates. Ethan Sayler of Westminster Presbyterian notes efforts to reconcile both views.
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Keith Jones
First
Assembly of God Church
18Th St
Ottawa Herald
Ethan Sayler
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. 13Th St
Bacon Responds to Study on Evolution Debate in Kansas
Kansas Board of Education member John Bacon notes many outside comments on the evolution intelligent design controversy, suspects organized campaigns and similar messages, and says Kansans understand the issue better. He was not surprised by a survey commissioned by The Herald, Lawrence Journal-World and other papers showing Kansans split on teaching evolution and intelligent design. Franklin County spans two state board districts.
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Kansas Board of Education
Kansas
Bacon
Olathe
Franklin County
Anderson County
Garnett
The
Herald
Lawrence Journal- World
Educators split on evolution and intelligent design teaching
A Pulse Research survey of 800 Kansans shows 66 percent support teaching evolution in schools while 54 percent of the small group aware of intelligent design favor its inclusion. Ottawa High School veteran Darrell Bourque argues design theory is unproven and not a science. The Bible is not a scientific textbook, he says.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Darrell Bourque
Bourque
Board of Education
Ottawa High School
Ticipants
Area Residents Debate Evolution and Intelligent Design Education
Ottawa residents express mixed views on teaching evolution and intelligent design in science classes. Quotes from Bill Allegre Garnett Bob Salazar Scott Dawson and Danny Baker show support for both positions.
Two applicants named for Ottawa ORC board vacancy
The Ottawa School Board and Ottawa Recreation Commission near filling vacant seats after superintendent Jan Collins said two applications were received. Linda Spencer and Brian Moore, both of Ottawa, submitted proposals to replace resigning chair Randy Vance and vice chair Peg McFadden, with Moore noting his prior work with Friends of the ORC. The trio of district, ORC, and city will meet to coordinate next steps.
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Ottawa School Board
Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
USD 290
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Randy Vance
Peg McFadden
Jane Morton
Recreation Commission
Collins
Linda Spencer
Brian Moore
Ottawa
Moore
Friends of the Orc
Morton
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