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I suspect that many regular readers of this blog already have a sense of why the subjects of creationism, evolution, and science education are important. But the blog Undeception does an excellent job of explaining why the subject is important for Christians<\/em><\/a>. Take a look!<\/p>\n

Elsewhere in the blogosphere, Ted Ohio touches on the subject<\/a> too, while Wade G. reflects on connecting science and religion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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I suspect that many regular readers of this blog already have a sense of why the subjects of creationism, evolution, and science education are important. But the blog Undeception does an excellent job of explaining why the subject is important for Christians. Take a look! 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