Transcript Consequences of Evolution

THE CONSEQUENCES OF EVOLUTION
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The following slides show vividly a
chronological connection with the
promotion of teaching evolution in
the schools and problems in our
culture. The reader is urged to look
at the references and study the
connection between the two. More
documentation on the causal
relationship is needed.
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This information was given with
permission of Dr. Brad Harrub on May
25, 2012. The slides came from a
seminar seen on the flyer at right. To
learn more about this matter and the
work of Dr. Brad Harrub visit
www.focuspress.org.
“We know, for
example, that humans
evolved from common
ancestors we share
with other living
primates such as
chimpanzees and
apes” (p.757).
“Like all other forms of life,
humans are products of
evolution by natural selection”
(p. 352).
Humans are an important part
of the earth environment.
Together with every other
living organism, humans
probably evolved from
bacteria that lived
more than 4 billion
years ago. What kinds of
organisms do you think will
evolve over the next 4 billion
years?
HBJ Earth Science
1989, pg.356
Top public school problems before 1963
1. Talking
2. Chewing Gum
3. Making Noise
4. Running in the Halls
5. Getting out of Turn in Line
6. Wearing Improper Clothing
7. Not Putting Paper in the Wastebasket
Source: USA Today, September 1985, See also Christian
School Comment, Vol. 19, No. 3
Top Public School Problems in Modern Times
1. Rape
2. Robbery
3. Assault
4. Burglary
5. Arson
6. Bombings
7. Murder
8. Suicide
Source: USA Today, September 1985, See also Christian School
Comment, Vol. 19, No. 3
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Indoctrination in Evolution
Before
and
after
Federal
Funding
Number
Indoctrination chart
1963
33,089 words
of
Words
1961
26,819 words
2-3,000
words
1950
1960
The decline since 1963
reflects the overall
downward trend of
textbook content.
The percentage of text
devoted to evolution has
not diminished.
1970
1980
Source: Educational Research Analysts, (903) 753-5993
Percent of Teen Girls Who Have Had Pre-Marital Sex
1963
70
18 yr. olds
60
17 yr. olds
50
40
16 yr. olds
30
15 yr. olds
20
10
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Data from Family Planning Perspectives, March/April 1987 & Sexual and
Reproductive Behavior of American Women from Guttmacher Institute
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Gonorrhea: Ages 10-14, Up 385%
1963
50
40
30
20
10
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Sexually Transmitted
Diseases
0
1955
1970
1985
Source: Center for Disease Control and Department of Human Resources
Evolutionary Worldview in Public Schools
Birth Rates for Unwed Girls, Ages 15-19
Pregnancies
up 553%!
Source: Dept. of Health and Human Resources and Statistical Abstracts of the United States
Out of Wedlock Births as a Percent of All Births
25
20
15
10
5
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30
0
Source: National Center for Health Statistics
Fatherless Homes Account for:
53% of teen mothers
63% of youth suicides
71% high school dropouts
85% of youths in prison
90% of homeless/runaway children
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Unmarried Couples Living Together
725% increase
Prior to 1977, unmarried couples
living together was such a small
group that data on this group was
collected only in the 10-year census.
Source: Statistical Abstracts of the United States
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Divorce Rates
Data from U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics of the United States, annual
995% increase
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Total Offenses
Violent Crime in the United States
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics
www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.html
Assaults committed since 1965*
Girls ages 13-14
Girls age 15
Girls age 16
Girls age 17
Girls age 18
increased 377%
increased 424%
increased 535%
increased 679%
increased 577%
*Negative changes in youth behavior increased so much that in
1965 the U.S. Department of Justice began to track youth violence
separately.
“Age-Specific Arrest Rate and Race-Specific Arrest Rates for Selected
Offenses, 1965-1992,” U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of
Investigations, 1993, pp. 45-49
Murder Arrests, Ages 13-18
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160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
1962
1965
1968
1971
1974
1977
1980
1983
1986
Data Collected by the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI
1989
1992
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Total Inmates in the United States
Suicide in youth has increased 253%
Suicide among youth 15-24 have increased 253% since 1962-63.
In 1962, suicide ranked 12th in cause of death among young
people; in 1990, it ranked 3rd.
Statistical Data from National Center for Health Statistics and Division of Vital Statistics of
Dept. of Health and Human Services.
See also: Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1993, p. 93
1963
Before
Evolution
was taught
in schools
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Child Abuse – Up 2,300%
After Evolution
theory started being
taught in schools as
science.
Source: U.S Department of Health and Human Services and Child Maltreatment:
Reports from the States to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System.
Illegal Drugs – Up 6,000%
% of Youth Who Have Used Illegal Drugs
Before
Evolution
was taught
in schools
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1963
After Evolution
theory started being
taught in schools as
science.
Source: National Institute of Drug Abuse
A Snapshot of America and Morals Since We Mandated
Teaching an Evolutionary Worldview
Since 1963 the United States has become the world leader in:
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Violent Crime
Divorce Rate
Teenage Pregnancy
Illegal Drug Use
Illiteracy Rate (the highest of any industrial nation)
David Barton, America: To Pray or Not to Pray, Wallbuilders Inc. pg. 107
SAT Total Scores
1963
1960
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18 year decline after 1963
1970
1980
Source: College Entrance Exam Board
1990