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Smithsonian Withdraws Support Of Film
The Smithsonian Institution has withdrawn it’s sponsorship of a film called, “The Privileged Planet – The Search for Purpose in the Universe,� a documentary based on an ISU professor's book in support of Intelligent Design theory. The basic thesis of "Privileged Planet" is that the rare conditions, which make Earth habitable, show it was designed for humans. It also argues the universe was meant for discovery and that the Earth's rare conditions make it the optimal place from which to study the universe.
When the Smithsonian first saw the film produced by “The Discovery Institute,� they were excited about sponsoring it and showing it to the public. They paid The Discovery Institute $16,000 dollars and began the process by inviting dignitaries to preview the film.
Now, the Smithsonian has withdrawn their support. Rob Crowther, director of communications at the Discovery Institute, believes it was pressure from evolutionists that convinced the Smithsonian to withdraw support. Crowther says the Smithsonian is now claiming the film is not scientific.
There are two things here that stand out to me.
1. The folks, who champion free expression and open-mindedness, aren’t.
2. Institutions respond to the complaints of people. As conservatives, people of faith, we must continue to make our voices heard on the issues that are important.
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Faith and Freedom Foundation
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