Taken to School: An Interview with the Honorable Judge John E. Jones, III
2008
Interview with Judge John E. Jones, III on Intelligent Design
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Jane Gitschier
Primary Institution: University of California San Francisco
Conclusion
Judge John E. Jones, III ruled that intelligent design is not science and cannot be taught in public schools.
Supporting Evidence
- Judge Jones stated that intelligent design is a dressed-up version of creationism.
- The ruling from the Kitzmiller case has influenced other states' decisions regarding the teaching of intelligent design.
- Expert witnesses in the trial provided substantial scientific testimony against intelligent design.
Takeaway
This interview discusses a court case where a judge decided that teaching intelligent design in schools is not okay because it's not real science.
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