Chapter 3, Problem 12Q

In his final opinion on the Dover intelligent design trial of 2005, Judge John E. Jones wrote (in part): “To be sure, Darwin’s theory of evolution is imperfect. However, the fact that a scientific theory cannot yet render an explanation on every point should not be used as a pretext to thrust an untestable alternative hypothesis grounded in religion into the science classroom or to misrepresent well-established scientific propositions.”

Do you agree with Judge Jones? Why or why not? (For more information on this trial, sec Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District, item 21.)