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They claim that evolution operates as a remodeler so that bones in closely related animals are modified over time to serve different functions. However, this similar structure is just as compelling evidence for one common Designer, who left His mark in all His designs. Because the idea of a Designer is supernatural, however, the textbooks exclude this possibility, deeming it unscientific. Other faulty or deceptive evidences used in the text- books to support the idea of evolution include transitional forms, feathered dinosaurs, unbroken fossil sequences in the geologic column, radiometric dating, DNA sequences, protein similarities, vestigial organs, peppered moths, and the Miller-Urey experiment. All of these have serious short- comings, as highlighted in creationist writings. THE NEW EVIDENCE IN TEXTBOOKS? When it comes to the presentation of evolution, textbooks have changed little in the last thirty years. The only real change is the frequency of references and references to find- ings from new technologies that have supposedly generated new evidence. For example, the evolution of the horse has been replaced by the evolution of the camel, and the use of DNA and molecular technology has been added to the arsenal. Over- all, evolution is still presented as the only scientific option for the origin and development of life on earth. Because almost all ninth- or tenth-grade students in America take a biology class and are confronted with the “fact” of naturalistic evolution, they need to be equipped to understand why evolution fails as a scientific theory and how it directly contradicts the truth we find in the Bible. I hope that Evolution Exposed will be a helpful tool in the war against the indoctrination of students in govern- ment-sponsored public schools. ■ A “survival guide” for biology class! This one-of-a-kind book helps teens to discern the chronic bias towards belief in evolution that permeates today’s four most popular high school biology textbooks. Visit answersingenesis.org to purchase your copy today. Roger Patterson earned his BS Ed degree in biology from Montana State University. Before coming to work at Answers in Genesis, he taught for eight years in Wyoming’s public school system and assisted the Wyoming Department of Education in developing assessments and standards for children in public schools. Copyright © Answers in Genesis. All Rights Reserved. The article is reprinted here by per- mission of Answers in Genesis. (Answers® and Answers in Genesis® are registered trade- marks of Answers in Genesis, Inc.) For more information regarding Answers in Genesis, go to AnswersinGenesis.org and CreationMuseum.org. Renewanation Church & Family Ministry Division Need help equipping the parents and children in your church or school with a biblical worldview? Parenting and grandparenting seminars Pastoral mentoring and volunteer training Full assessment of church ministry to 0-18 year olds Strategic planning for children’s, youth, and family ministry Biblical worldview, family worship, and family discipleship toolkits Sermons and seminars on the importance of biblical worldview training Led by Dr. Josh Mulvihill—a 20-year family pastor veteran—this ministry is here to help you assess, design, and maximize your children’s and youth ministry, as well as equip families to disciple the next generation so that children treasure Christ, build life- long faith, and impact the world for Jesus. For more info, please contact [email protected]. 1-855-TO-RENEW renewanation.org 35