Louisiana Governor Signs Creation Science Bill

Last week, Lousiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed Senate Bill 733 into law, against the objections of scientists and teachers. The bill, couched in buzz-words like "critical thinking" and "logical analysis," claims to be religion-neutral. However, one need look no further than its pro-creation science sponsors, groups like The Louisiana Family Forum and The Discovery Institute, to see Senate Bill 733 for what it really is.

According to the Louisiana Family Forum's executive director, the bill "is needed that makes it easier for teachers to delve into criticism of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution." It seems clear enough that this bill is another example of the intelligent design crowd's strategy of seeking legitimacy not on the merits of their theories, but by stirring up a false controversy over evolutionary theory.