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Expelled: The Movie

TJ and I saw the most awesome movie about 6 weeks ago. It literally was the best movie I have ever seen, and I highly suggest paying the high cost of admission to go see it (or at least rent it when it's available!) As an educator (almost!) and having just finished a course on teaching science in the elementary grades, I can relate to how many of these educators feel- the curriculum is very restrictive and state and federal regulations make it difficult to present a non-biased position (they promote evolution). Anyway, here is an article I found and again, I urge EVERYONE to go see this movie, especially if you have children in public education . You need to know what they are being taught, especially if it goes against your religious beliefs like it does mine. Then, after you see the movie, demand answers from school district officials as to why only one viewpoint is presented in the curriculum (in SC curriculum standards, creation is viewed as a religious "fairytale" w