Oh, the joys of living in Oklahoma: Bill Requiring Evolution Disclaimer Clears House

�I think it�s very important for children to know,� Graves said. �If they just believe that they came from some slime in a swamp that�s a whole lot different from being created in the image of God.�

According to the bill, any state school district textbook that discusses evolution would have to include a disclaimer that states, in part, �This textbook discusses evolution, a controversial theory which some scientists present as scientific explanation for the origin of living things, such as plants and humans. No one was present when life first appeared on earth. Therefore, any statement about life�s origins should be considered as theory, not fact.�

The disclaimer goes on to state, �Study hard and keep an open mind. Someday you may contribute to the theories of how living things appeared on earth.�

Yes, keep an open mind, and see if you can even entertain the notion that you weren’t designed by God. But no, you’ll never keep THAT much of an open mind, or think that much, now, will ya.