September 28 Humanist Forum: The Creationist Chameleon: Past, Present, and Future
Creationism is a peculiarly American institution. Its immediate aim is to introduce a very specific kind of religion into public school science classrooms. But this aim ties in with a much broader vision of a theocratic society. As the courts have invalidated various creationist initiatives, the movement has evolved without altering its real goals. Lawrence S. Lerner, Professor Emeritus in the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at California State University, Long Beach, and the recipient of the Friend of Darwin Award will trace the history of this evolution and try to peer into the future.
The Humanist Community Forum will meet at 11am. This Forum will be held at the Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, just north of Embarcadero Road.
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