| Published 2011 |
Recently there have been a number of cases where the “world” has not been especially kind to
religion, especially creationist views.
Case #1: The “leading candidate” for an astronomy post at the University of Kentucky ended up
losing his opportunity when his Intelligent Design views became known. He had expressed some
doubts about classic Darwinism although he claimed not to be a creationist. He has now settled
with the school after suing for religious discrimination.
Case #2: The Institute for Creation Research has failed to get the Texas state educational
authorities to certify its master’s degree in science program although it had not faced that
problem in California.
Case #3: Meanwhile, in California, a U.S. circuit court has ruled that state universities there can
refuse to accept science credits from any private high school that teaches creation in its science
courses.
Case #4: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory demoted a computer specialist who had shared
intelligent design DVDs with colleagues. He was accused of being disruptive in the workplace for
“promoting religion.”
Such acts of discrimination are not new. Actor/comedian Ben Stein discussed some other cases
in his documentary, Expelled-No Intelligence Allowed.
There often is intense pressure to give in to the world if it appears we must do so to advance our
lives or careers. But Jesus in a prayer to His heavenly Fathers says of His followers, “They are not
of the world, even as I am not of it...As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world
(John 17:16,18).
Not all doors are closing, thank God. A Noah’s Ark theme park tied to Ken Ham’s Creation
Museum has been given the green light to begin construction in Kentucky and has even been
promised some state aid, much to the consternation of atheists.
We who accept the creation account as true history still have relative freedom in this country to
express our views. If worse ever comes to worse, we can still attempt to persuade the world with
holy lives. Jesus once said, “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)” LSI
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Warren Krug, a retired teacher, is the editor of the LSI Journal and is currently serving as
president of the Lutheran Science Institute. He holds a B.S. in Education from Concordia
University Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Oklahoma State University. He is a
member at Trinity, Caledonia, Wisconsin..
religion, especially creationist views.
Case #1: The “leading candidate” for an astronomy post at the University of Kentucky ended up
losing his opportunity when his Intelligent Design views became known. He had expressed some
doubts about classic Darwinism although he claimed not to be a creationist. He has now settled
with the school after suing for religious discrimination.
Case #2: The Institute for Creation Research has failed to get the Texas state educational
authorities to certify its master’s degree in science program although it had not faced that
problem in California.
Case #3: Meanwhile, in California, a U.S. circuit court has ruled that state universities there can
refuse to accept science credits from any private high school that teaches creation in its science
courses.
Case #4: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory demoted a computer specialist who had shared
intelligent design DVDs with colleagues. He was accused of being disruptive in the workplace for
“promoting religion.”
Such acts of discrimination are not new. Actor/comedian Ben Stein discussed some other cases
in his documentary, Expelled-No Intelligence Allowed.
There often is intense pressure to give in to the world if it appears we must do so to advance our
lives or careers. But Jesus in a prayer to His heavenly Fathers says of His followers, “They are not
of the world, even as I am not of it...As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world
(John 17:16,18).
Not all doors are closing, thank God. A Noah’s Ark theme park tied to Ken Ham’s Creation
Museum has been given the green light to begin construction in Kentucky and has even been
promised some state aid, much to the consternation of atheists.
We who accept the creation account as true history still have relative freedom in this country to
express our views. If worse ever comes to worse, we can still attempt to persuade the world with
holy lives. Jesus once said, “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)” LSI
______________________________________________________________________________
Warren Krug, a retired teacher, is the editor of the LSI Journal and is currently serving as
president of the Lutheran Science Institute. He holds a B.S. in Education from Concordia
University Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Oklahoma State University. He is a
member at Trinity, Caledonia, Wisconsin..
| In the World But Not Of the World An Editorial by Warren Krug |