• The following slides show vividly a chronological connection with the promotion of teaching evolution in the schools and problems in our culture. The reader is urged to look at the references and study the connection between the two. More documentation on the causal relationship is needed.

• This information was given with permission of Dr. Brad Harrub on May 25, 2012. The slides came from a seminar seen on the flyer at right. To learn more about this matter and the work of Dr. Brad Harrub visit www.focuspress.org.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF EVOLUTION

““We know, for We know, for example, that humans example, that humans evolved from common evolved from common ancestors we share ancestors we share with other living with other living primates such as primates such as chimpanzees and chimpanzees and apes” (p.757).apes” (p.757).

““We know, for We know, for example, that humans example, that humans evolved from common evolved from common ancestors we share ancestors we share with other living with other living primates such as primates such as chimpanzees and chimpanzees and apes” (p.757).apes” (p.757).

““Like all other forms of life, Like all other forms of life, humans are products of humans are products of evolution by natural selection” evolution by natural selection” (p. 352).(p. 352).

““Like all other forms of life, Like all other forms of life, humans are products of humans are products of evolution by natural selection” evolution by natural selection” (p. 352).(p. 352).

HumansHumans are an important part are an important part

of the earth environment. of the earth environment.

Together with every other Together with every other

living organism, living organism, humans humans

probably evolved from probably evolved from

bacteria that lived bacteria that lived

more than 4 billion more than 4 billion

years agoyears ago. What kinds of . What kinds of

organisms do you think will organisms do you think will

evolve over the next 4 billion evolve over the next 4 billion

years?years?

HumansHumans are an important part are an important part

of the earth environment. of the earth environment.

Together with every other Together with every other

living organism, living organism, humans humans

probably evolved from probably evolved from

bacteria that lived bacteria that lived

more than 4 billion more than 4 billion

years agoyears ago. What kinds of . What kinds of

organisms do you think will organisms do you think will

evolve over the next 4 billion evolve over the next 4 billion

years?years?

HBJ Earth HBJ Earth ScienceScience

1989, pg.3561989, pg.356

HBJ Earth HBJ Earth ScienceScience

1989, pg.3561989, pg.356

Top public school problems before 1963

1.Talking2.Chewing Gum3.Making Noise4.Running in the Halls5.Getting out of Turn in Line6.Wearing Improper Clothing7.Not Putting Paper in the Wastebasket

Source: USA Today, September 1985, See also Christian School Comment, Vol. 19, No. 3

Top Public School Problems in Modern Times

1.Rape2.Robbery3.Assault4.Burglary5.Arson6.Bombings7.Murder8.Suicide

Source: USA Today, September 1985, See also Christian School Comment, Vol. 19, No. 3

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Indoctrination chartIndoctrination in

EvolutionBefore and after Federal Funding

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2-3,000 words

1963 33,089 words 1963 33,089 words

196126,819 words196126,819 words

The decline since 1963reflects the overall downward trend of textbook content.

The percentage of text devoted to evolution has not diminished.

The decline since 1963reflects the overall downward trend of textbook content.

The percentage of text devoted to evolution has not diminished.Source: Educational Research Analysts, (903) 753-5993

Percent of Teen Girls Who Have Had Pre-Marital Sex

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Data from Family Planning Perspectives, March/April 1987 & Sexual and Reproductive Behavior of American Women from Guttmacher Institute

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Pregnancies up 553%!

Pregnancies up 553%!

Out of Wedlock Births as a Percent of All Births

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Fatherless Homes Account for:

53% of teen mothers

63% of youth suicides

71% high school dropouts

85% of youths in prison

90% of homeless/runaway children

Unmarried Couples Living Together 725% increase

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Prior to 1977, unmarried couples living together was such a small group that data on this group was collected only in the 10-year census.

Prior to 1977, unmarried couples living together was such a small group that data on this group was collected only in the 10-year census.

Source: Statistical Abstracts of the United States

Divorce Rates

Data from U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics of the United States, annual

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www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.htmlSource: Bureau of Justice Statistics

Violent Crime in the United States 995% increase

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“Age-Specific Arrest Rate and Race-Specific Arrest Rates for Selected Offenses, 1965-1992,” U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of

Investigations, 1993, pp. 45-49

Girls ages 13-14 increased 377% Girls age 15 increased 424% Girls age 16 increased 535% Girls age 17 increased 679% Girls age 18 increased 577%

*Negative changes in youth behavior increased so much that in 1965 the U.S. Department of Justice began to track youth violence separately.

Murder Arrests, Ages 13-18

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Suicide in youth has increased 253%Suicide in youth has increased 253%

Statistical Data from National Center for Health Statistics and Division of Vital Statistics of Dept. of Health and Human Services.

See also: Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1993, p. 93

Suicide among youth 15-24 have increased 253% since 1962-63.In 1962, suicide ranked 12th in cause of death among young

people; in 1990, it ranked 3rd.

Child Abuse – Up 2,300%

Source: U.S Department of Health and Human Services and Child Maltreatment: Reports from the States to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System.

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Illegal Drugs – Up 6,000%

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After Evolution theory started being taught in schools as science.

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Source: National Institute of Drug Abuse

% of Youth Who Have Used Illegal Drugs

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A Snapshot of America and Morals Since We Mandated Teaching an Evolutionary Worldview

David Barton, America: To Pray or Not to Pray, Wallbuilders Inc. pg. 107

Since 1963 the United States has become the world leader in:

•Violent Crime•Divorce Rate•Teenage Pregnancy•Illegal Drug Use•Illiteracy Rate (the highest of any industrial nation)

SAT Total Scores

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Source: College Entrance Exam Board

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