Think Magazine on The Theory of Evolution!

THINK magazine is new, having only published 4 issues. I had just begun bloggin when I received my first copy. I was impressed with the thrust with the magazine. Its intent is to delve into current and hot topics, encouraging Christians to think and engage in the public debate rather than ignoring issues we don't like or don't understand. And it is much easier to enter the debate if you know something of what the issues are, and how they affect us, one and all.

The April issue has several articles that would make great grist for the writingup community to grind. There were the monthly submissions about budgeting and personal finances, alleged Bible contradictions, as well as a daily devotional guide. There was a personal interest story, one about the entertainment industry, and one on women's issues.

One article gave some information about the University of California refusing to give credit to students in private high schools whose courses had a Christian viewpoint. Another blogger wrote a blog about the matter as well. The article in THINK presented some possible ramifications of the decision, specifically the loss of freedom for private schools to determine a curriculum that acknowledges biblical principles or morals.

One little "in the News" item caught my attention. It was the results of a Zogby International poll conducted from Feb. 27 to March 2. The poll certainly did not get a big run in the major media outlets. It indicates that Americans overwhelmingly support teaching scientific challenges to Darwinian evolution. Sixty nine percent of those polled showed they wanted biology teachers to teach the theory of evolution, but also the evidence against evolution. And 77% agreed with the statement, "When Darwin's theory of evolution is taught in school, students should also be able to learn about scientific evidence that points to an intelligent design for life." That is more than three quarters of the population.

Whatever happened to government of, by and for the people?

If you would like to know more about the magazine, or to subscribe, go to focuspress.org.








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