… The message is clear: no science programs offered from a biblical creationist viewpoint are allowed. Even private schools will be judged by the restricted, secular practices of public schools, reinforced by the secular interpretations of the Establishment Clause that now dominate the legal system.”
The Texas Tribune, and other sources, report that the Creation Institute has, for now, ended its fight to grant M.S. degrees in creationism. The Creation Institute’s side, in part, can be read here. According to the Texas Tribune:
Henry Morris III, the CEO of the Institute for Creation Research, has announced the end of the school’s fight with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.”
The initial judge found against the Creation Institute on summary judgment. More information about the lawsuit and the issue can be found here, and here. I should note that this strange light of reason specifically emits from, strangely, Texas, and other states do allow a variety of degrees to be granted from Christian/creationist points of view.
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