The Austin Chronicle is an independent, locally owned and operated alternative newsweekly that reflects the heart and soul of Austin, Texas.
“I’m a solid creationist.”
– State Board of Education Vice Chair Thomas Ratliff, offering his opinion of the debate over teaching creationism instead of, or alongside, evolution during science textbook hearings this week, suggesting that teaching evolution does not violate divine creation.
This article appears in September 20 • 2013.
A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands.
