Creationism has its place, but not in science class

REFLECTING on the recent and ongoing furore about creationism, evolution, and intelligent design is a depressing business, for the whole thing has become hideously confused: an untidy tangle of science, philosophy, theology, politics and culture.

Yesterday the Archbishop of Canterbury entered the debate by saying that creationism should not be taught in the classroom, as is reportedly already happening in some city academies and other schools. Interviewed by the Guardian, he is quoted as sayi...