Summarizes the Arkansas Creation Trial, which found the law requiring teachers to give balanced treatment to evolutionary ideas and creation science unconstitutional. A Canadian who was a witness at the trial expresses his concern regarding the threat of creationism in Canada and gives three reasons why Canadians must oppose creationism. (RM)

Considers: (1) if academics should serve as such witnesses in legal proceedings; (2) who is responsible for the legal strategies used; and (3) what is the witness's responsibility. Includes comments by the author on his experiences in presenting testimony during the Arkansas creationism dispute. (JN)

Discusses three main reasons why creationism should not be taught in state schools or colleges. These reasons are considered under the headings of religion, morality, and knowledge. (JN)

Discusses salient characteristics of scientific enterprise including laws (natural regularities), explanation and prediction, testability, confirmation, and falsifiability, tentativeness, and professional integrity. Argues that "creation-science" lacks each of these essential characteristics. (JN)