Letters: Scientific facts refute evolution
A reader challenges Southern Illinoisan editorials on teaching creationism, arguing science supports creationist models. The letter cites entropy, biogenesis, probability, missing links, fossil records, human evolution, and Earth's magnetic decay, urging coverage of creationist evidence and directing readers to the Institute for Creation Research for more information.
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Southern Illinois
Southern Illinoisan
Redi
Pasteur
Duane Gish
Institute For Creation Research
Upjohn Corporation
Gish
Piltdown
Nebraska
Earth
Thomas C. Barnes
University of Texas At el Paso
Barnes
Institute of Creation Research
P.O. Box
San Diego
Reagan cites Jewish lobby as threat over AWACS sale
In a press conference President Reagan argued that the Jewish lobby and Israel could become a danger to U.S. policy if Congress rejects the AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia. He warned critics of Israel’s influence while noting defenses for Saudi policy and the need for a careful diplomatic push after Sadat's assassination.
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At Hoon
Congress
AWACS
Saudi Arabia
Reagan Saget
Renan
Nixon
United States
Mideast
Adat
Duarte
Washington
Cyprus
Sadat
Voting Rights Act extension debated in Congress amid civil rights progress
The House approved an extension of the Voting Rights Act amid recalls of the civil rights era. The act expanded black political participation, with more than 50 percent of blacks now registered in many areas and 17 Black members in Congress, though Senate opposition persists led by Sen. Jesse Helms and Sen. Strom Thurmond.
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United States
Congress
House
South
Senate
Jesse Helms
D-N.c
Sen
Strom Thurmond
Rs.c
Helms
Thurmond
Senate Judiciary Committee
Reagan
America
Sadat Death Sparks Reevaluation of Middle East Policy
The death of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat prompts Washington to pause and reassess U S policy in the region. Reagan administration weapons plans for Saudi Arabia and large scale defense buildup face renewed scrutiny as Israel, Saudi allies, and Congress weigh commitments, treaties, and regional stability.
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James Reston
New York Times
Washington
Sadat
Egypt
Congress
U.S
Middle East
Begin
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Sinai
Reagan
AWACS
Senate
Creationism and evolution debate in public schools
A reader defends including creationism in public school discussions of life origins while noting both theories lack experimental proof. The letter cites John Bunzel and Thomas Huxley, argues creationism is a valid alternative to evolution, and criticizes the newspaper for a tasteless image.
Teach both theories fairly Editor Southern Illinoisan
The writer urges teaching evolution and creation with open minds, urges fair definition of terms like theory fact and science, and cites doubts about evolution as a theory. He argues science changes and questions empirical proof while citing Bible truths science cannot accept, urging a choice between shifting evolution and stable biblical accounts.
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Lord
John
Darwin
Mr. Bunzel
Christ
Jerry Falwell
Southern Illnoisan
New World Dictionary
Webster
John Bunzel
L. L. Woruff
Yale
Time’’ Magazine
Geoffrey Burbidge
Univrsity of California
San Digo
Southern Illinoisan
Truth versus evolution and Christian openness
The writer argues for a middle ground between scientific creationism and evolution, noting that truth and interpretation differ. They contend Christians often cling to beliefs, citing historical examples of dogmatism and persecution, and urge focusing on Christlike impact rather than defending God.
Faith and science clash over teaching creationism
The piece questions Bunzel's stance on teaching creationism alongside evolution and warns that denying either belief threatens free society. It argues faith and science share roles but warns against making science into God, noting creation's ancient roots beyond the New Testament.
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Frank Salisbury
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John H. Bunzel
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Salem
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