Vatican official links faith and science

Eric Lombardi reports in the Marquette Tribune on last Wednesday's speech by Vatican Observatory Director the Rev. George Coyne.

Coyne said during his lecture that he is on a sort of "crusade" against the movement promoting the teaching of Intelligent Design in classrooms.

"Teaching Intelligent Design as an alternative to evolution is something we have to fight against in the scientific community because Intelligent Design is simply outside the realm of science.

Can't raise Intelligent Design even as a critique of evolution, check.

"Science completely excludes whether or not God had anything to do with the creation of the universe.

Can't bring up God in a science class, check.

Coyne concluded his lecture with a piece of advice for Marquette students: "Be very diligent in following what your teachers teach, but not too diligent. Be creative, and don't just accept what you're told, but think about it and challenge it."

For example, don't just accept what he just said about teachers looking for challenging creativity from their students.