Tristen Posted January 31, 2014 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 9 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,378 Content Per Day: 0.63 Reputation: 1,357 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/26/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted January 31, 2014 I think in general, it would be considered unprofessional for a lecturer to mock the possible beliefs of their students. During my science degree (3.5 years) I can only recall 3 occasions where this standard was "stretched". 1. A Biological Systems lecturer made a Strawman argument against creationists concluding with the statement; "this is why the creationists are wrong - yet again". 2. A Botany Professor of mine once stated in a lecture regarding creationism, "you can believe this way if that's your inclination - but don't try to become a biologist". 3. In a tutorial discussion over the ethics of contraversial issues including cloning and stem cell research, a molecular genetics course convenor said to the class that religious people should keep their views out of science. There was a lot more religious mocking from the students - especially directed against creationists. I once suggested the logical possibility of supernatural sources of knowledge - eliciting the response; "you are doing a science degree for godsake". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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