During last week's Republican Presidential debate, the candidates were asked about their belief in evolution. Several, most notably Mike Huckabee and John McCain, believe in creationism over evolution. That man was created by God and put on Earth.
What I found most interesting, though, was Huckabee's comment, quoted at the end of the CNN article:
"It's interesting that that question would even be asked of somebody running for president," Huckabee said. "I'm not planning on writing the curriculum for an eighth-grade science book. I'm asking for the opportunity to be president of the United States."
It disturbs me that he's unable to see the link between understanding and respecting science, and being President. The debate between science and faith, science and religious morals, continues to become more entrenched as scientific discoveries grow.
A Presidential candidate's belief in creationism over evolution is a signpost for their beliefs on other things that are at odds between science and faith, such as stem cell research and cloning, abortion, global warming and climate change, and a host of other issues, not to mention things like school prayer.
A mind that is so entrenched in faith, that it can't rationally examine or accept scientific evidence to the contrary, has no place in the most important position in America. The Presidency requires extreme mental flexibility, and an ability to examine a wide range issues using logic and reason and a respect for evidence, not using emotion or faith.
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