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'''Ignorance and disbelief''' are often mistaken for one another, particularly by liberals. They frequently claim that Christian disbelief in [[Evolution]] indicates ignorance. This is odd, in view of the enormous number of practicing scientists who disagree with the theory. How can 45% of all scientists be "ignorant"? [http://www.religioustolerance.org/ev_publi.htm]

'''Ignorance and disbelief''' are often mistaken for one another, particularly by liberals - who frequently claim that Christian disbelief in [[Evolution]] indicates ignorance. This is odd, in view of the enormous number of practicing scientists who disagree with the theory. How can 45% of all scientists be "ignorant"? [http://www.religioustolerance.org/ev_publi.htm]

More likely, they are using the word ''ignorant'' as an epithet; they are just engaging in name-calling.

More likely, they are using the word ''ignorant'' as an epithet; they are just engaging in name-calling.

Disagreeing with a theory is not the same thing as "being ignorant", but someone who applies that label is like someone who disagrees with [[President Bush]]'s policies and so calls him "an [[idiot]]". Taken literally, it's obviously untrue, but liberals are accustomed to having people avoid analyzing what they say closely. Perhaps they think the general public are morons.

Disagreeing with a theory is not the same thing as "being ignorant", but someone who applies that label is like someone who disagrees with [[President Bush]]'s policies and so calls him "an [[idiot]]". Taken literally, it's obviously untrue, but liberals are accustomed to having people avoid analyzing what they say closely - some conservatives theorizing that the liberals think that the general public are morons.

In science, the cure for ignorance is to be taught the leading theories, along with the opposing theories. Then, as an exercise, the students ought to try and determine which is correct. Teaching them only the leading theory a form of [[indoctrination]] (teaching them what to think rather than how to think). Ironically, what liberals accuse Christians of doing is rather what they do themselves.  

In science, the cure for ignorance is to be taught the leading theories, along with the opposing theories. Then, as an exercise, the students ought to try and determine which is correct. Teaching them only the leading theory a form of [[indoctrination]] (teaching them what to think rather than how to think). Ironically, what liberals accuse Christians of doing is rather what they do themselves.