Changes

'''Intelligent design and creationism''' are distinct approaches to the [[origins question]].

'''Intelligent design and creationism''' each approach the [[origins question]] differently, but both reject the [[theory of evolution]]. But supporters and opponents of intelligent design (ID) disagree on how closely related the two are. Design opponents generally regard ID as an aspect of creationism, on the grounds that ID's proponents are religious allies of creationism proponents. They also cite court rulings.<ref>U.S. District Judge John E. Jones barred a Pennsylvanian public school district from teaching "intelligent design" in biology class, saying the concept is creationism in disguise. [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,465650,00.html Fox News] - December 12, 2008 </ref>

 

They are no more closely linked than [[Evolution]] and [[Social Darwinism]]. Just as [[Darwinism]] contains some elements which were historically used to support [[Eugenics]],<ref>"Its only program for man is scientific breeding, a system under which a few supposedly superior intellects, self-appointed, would direct the mating and the movements of the mass of mankind -- an impossible system!"-[[William Jennings Bryan]] [http://www.eugenics-watch.com/roots/chap08.html]</ref> the scientific theory of [[intelligent design]] (ID) can be used to bolster the religious doctrine of [[Creationism]].

They are no more closely linked than [[Evolution]] and [[Social Darwinism]]. Just as [[Darwinism]] contains some elements which were historically used to support [[Eugenics]],<ref>"Its only program for man is scientific breeding, a system under which a few supposedly superior intellects, self-appointed, would direct the mating and the movements of the mass of mankind -- an impossible system!"-[[William Jennings Bryan]] [http://www.eugenics-watch.com/roots/chap08.html]</ref> the scientific theory of [[intelligent design]] (ID) can be used to bolster the religious doctrine of [[Creationism]].