The reason that such pseudo-science has prevailed in so many American schools is directly related to America’s tremendously decentralized school system, which allows committed local groups of the religious-minded to reshape the curriculum. The power of faith-based movements in the US is undeniable, and their influence in other areas where science and politics meet, including the availability of certain drugs – the so-called “morning after” pill being one example – is growing.
&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;这种伪科学在众多的美国学校中张扬，其原因与美国极为松散的学校体系直接有关。这一体系允许宗教观念坚定的地方组织修改学校的课程。在美国，此类基于信仰的运动的力量不可否认，并且其在科学和政治融合的领域影响力与日俱增，这包括供应某些药品，如所谓的“女用口服避孕丸”即是一例。