What’s wrong with including the Loch Ness monster in a science
textbook? Sure, it’s being used as proof that dinosaurs coexist
peacefully with us and evolution is a flawed theory. So? The
main trouble with science is that there is too much science in
it. A textbook from the ACE (Accelerated Christian Education)
Curriculum program – “Reaching the World for Christ … One Child
at a Time!”– has been coming under fire for citing the Loch Ness
Monster as proof against evolution. Let’s just reread that
sentence for a moment. “Are dinosaurs alive today? Scientists
are becoming more convinced of their existence,” the passage
reads. “Have you heard of the ‘Loch Ness Monster’ in Scotland?
‘Nessie’ for short has been recorded on sonar from a small
submarine, described by eyewitnesses, and photographed by
others. Nessie appears to be a plesiosaur.” Nessie appears to be
a plesiosaur. I have never seen magic cited in a science text
before. Admittedly, it is the rare science workbook that
includes handy cartoons in the sideb