America and India love their antiscience

Bad Astronomy
By Phil Plait
Feb 4, 2011 1:31 AMNov 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
 

It occurs to me that young-Earth creationism and astrology are very similar (it's occurred to creationists as well). Both have no evidence to support them, have tons of evidence against them, and have people who adhere to them like zealots despite this, pushing these ideas on others. Sadly, some of these people are in the government. Creationism In Oklahoma, two state lawmakers are creating (haha) legislation that will basically attack the teaching of evolution:

0 free articles left
Want More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

0 free articlesSubscribe
Discover Magazine Logo
Want more?

Keep reading for as low as $1.99!

Subscribe

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

Stay Curious

Sign up for our weekly newsletter and unlock one more article for free.

 

View our Privacy Policy


Want more?
Keep reading for as low as $1.99!


Log In or Register

Already a subscriber?
Find my Subscription

More From Discover
Stay Curious
Join
Our List

Sign up for our weekly science updates.

 
Subscribe
To The Magazine

Save up to 40% off the cover price when you subscribe to Discover magazine.

Copyright © 2025 LabX Media Group