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'''Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed''' is a documentary by [[Ben Stein]] set for release in the spring of 2008, which alleges that those supporting [[intelligent design]] theory are suppressed and persecuted within schools, universities and the scientific community.<ref>[http://www.expelledthemovie.com/news.php Expelled the movie website]</ref> The film highlights several academic disputes which, according to Stein, demonstrate that [[scientist]]s and [[educator]]s who promote intelligent design are persecuted by the scientific establishment.<ref name=pressrelease>{{cite web |author=Lesley Burbridge-Bates|publisher=[http://www.premisemedia.com/ Premise Media]|date=[[2007-08-22]] |url=http://www.premisemedia.com/EXPELLED-PressRelease_08-22-07.pdf |title=''Expelled'' [[Press Release]] |accessdate=2007-09-29 |format= |work=}}</ref> Examples given by the film of those who have allegedly been persecuted for their support of intelligent design include Richard Sternberg, a [[biology|biologist]] and an unpaid research associate at the National Museum of [[natural history|Natural History]], and Guillermo Gonzalez, an [[astrophysics|astrophysicist]] denied tenure at [[Iowa State University]] in 2007.<ref name="nyt">[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/27/science/27expelled.html?_r=3&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin Scientists Feel Miscast in Film on Life's Origin], New York Times, 27 September 2007</ref> | '''Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed''' is a documentary by [[Ben Stein]] set for release in the spring of 2008, which alleges that those supporting [[intelligent design]] theory are suppressed and persecuted within schools, universities and the scientific community.<ref>[http://www.expelledthemovie.com/news.php Expelled the movie website]</ref> The film highlights several academic disputes which, according to Stein, demonstrate that [[scientist]]s and [[educator]]s who promote intelligent design are persecuted by the scientific establishment.<ref name=pressrelease>{{cite web |author=Lesley Burbridge-Bates|publisher=[http://www.premisemedia.com/ Premise Media]|date=[[2007-08-22]] |url=http://www.premisemedia.com/EXPELLED-PressRelease_08-22-07.pdf |title=''Expelled'' [[Press Release]] |accessdate=2007-09-29 |format= |work=}}</ref> Examples given by the film of those who have allegedly been persecuted for their support of intelligent design include Richard Sternberg, a [[biology|biologist]] and an unpaid research associate at the National Museum of [[natural history|Natural History]], and Guillermo Gonzalez, an [[astrophysics|astrophysicist]] denied tenure at [[Iowa State University]] in 2007.<ref name="nyt">[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/27/science/27expelled.html?_r=3&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin Scientists Feel Miscast in Film on Life's Origin], New York Times, 27 September 2007</ref> | ||
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In the film's trailer, Stein states that there are "people out there who want to keep science in a little box where it can’t possibly touch God" and that "freedom of thought and freedom of inquiry have been expelled from publicly-funded high schools, universities and research institutions."<ref name="nyt"/> | In the film's trailer, Stein states that there are "people out there who want to keep science in a little box where it can’t possibly touch God" and that "freedom of thought and freedom of inquiry have been expelled from publicly-funded high schools, universities and research institutions."<ref name="nyt"/> | ||
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| + | The film also implies that [[Charles Darwin|Darwin]]'s theory of evolution was responsible for the [[Holocaust]],<ref name=trailer>[http://www.expelledthemovie.com/video.php Expelled Movie trailers]</ref><ref>[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0709/S00184.htm ''Ben Stein to battle `anti-religious dogmatism`''], [http://www.mediatransparency.org/authorprofile.php?authorID=1 Bill Berkowitz], Top Scoops, [http://www.scoop.co.nz/ Scoop Independent News], [[11 September]] [[2007]].</ref> a view which has previously been put forward by the [[Discovery Institute]], a scientific [[think tank]] which endorses intelligent design.<ref>[http://www.darwintohitler.com/ New book by Discovery Institute Fellow shows influence of Darwinian principles on Hitler's Nazi regime], [[Discovery Institute]].</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Criticism and controversy== | ||
| + | Pro-[[evolution]] members of the scientific community have criticised the film for portraying intelligent design as an alternative scientific theory to evolution; they claim that intelligent design lacks scientific credibility.<ref>[http://www.hnn.us/articles/45776.html Is the Theory of Evolution Really a Matter of Faith?], Leonard and Charles Steinhorn, George Mason University, 31 December 2007</ref> However, advocates of intelligent design argue that it is a legitimate scientific theory and is distinct from the concept of [[creationism]]. | ||
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| + | Some [[atheist]] scientists interviewed in the film, notably [[Richard Dawkins]], claim that they were deceived as to the film's purpose and title, and would not have agreed to participate in it had they known of its pro-intelligent design message.<ref name="nyt"/> | ||
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Revision as of 14:53, January 17, 2008
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed is a documentary by Ben Stein set for release in the spring of 2008, which alleges that those supporting intelligent design theory are suppressed and persecuted within schools, universities and the scientific community.[1] The film highlights several academic disputes which, according to Stein, demonstrate that scientists and educators who promote intelligent design are persecuted by the scientific establishment.[2] Examples given by the film of those who have allegedly been persecuted for their support of intelligent design include Richard Sternberg, a biologist and an unpaid research associate at the National Museum of Natural History, and Guillermo Gonzalez, an astrophysicist denied tenure at Iowa State University in 2007.[3]
Claims portrayed in the film
In the film's trailer, Stein states that there are "people out there who want to keep science in a little box where it can’t possibly touch God" and that "freedom of thought and freedom of inquiry have been expelled from publicly-funded high schools, universities and research institutions."[3]
The film also implies that Darwin's theory of evolution was responsible for the Holocaust,[4][5] a view which has previously been put forward by the Discovery Institute, a scientific think tank which endorses intelligent design.[6]
Criticism and controversy
Pro-evolution members of the scientific community have criticised the film for portraying intelligent design as an alternative scientific theory to evolution; they claim that intelligent design lacks scientific credibility.[7] However, advocates of intelligent design argue that it is a legitimate scientific theory and is distinct from the concept of creationism.
Some atheist scientists interviewed in the film, notably Richard Dawkins, claim that they were deceived as to the film's purpose and title, and would not have agreed to participate in it had they known of its pro-intelligent design message.[3]
See also
- Creation-evolution controversy
- Intelligent Design and Academic Freedom by Barbara Bradley Hagerty at NPR.com
References
- ↑ Expelled the movie website
- ↑ Lesley Burbridge-Bates (2007-08-22). Expelled Press Release. Premise Media. Retrieved on 2007-09-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Scientists Feel Miscast in Film on Life's Origin, New York Times, 27 September 2007
- ↑ Expelled Movie trailers
- ↑ Ben Stein to battle `anti-religious dogmatism`, Bill Berkowitz, Top Scoops, Scoop Independent News, 11 September 2007.
- ↑ New book by Discovery Institute Fellow shows influence of Darwinian principles on Hitler's Nazi regime, Discovery Institute.
- ↑ Is the Theory of Evolution Really a Matter of Faith?, Leonard and Charles Steinhorn, George Mason University, 31 December 2007