[KMJames]

Who told you that inquiry into this area was avoided entirely? It's not being avoided, it's just being correctly treated as an issue seperate from the theory of evolution.

OK, thanks for the answer - I see the point you are making.

So, regarding the Dover Disclaimer Text:

"Because Darwin’s Theory is a theory, it is still being tested as new evidence is discovered. The Theory is not a fact. Gaps in the Theory exist for which there is no evidence. A theory is defined as a well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations.

Intelligent design is an explanation of the origin of life that differs from Darwin’s view. The reference book, Of Pandas and People is available for students to see if they would like to explore this view in an effort to gain an understanding of what intelligent design actually involves. As is true with any theory, students are encouraged to keep an open mind."

...the main beef is with the words " Intelligent design is an explanation of the origin of life that differs from Darwin’s view.

So, could we clear this whole mess up by saying Intelligent design is an explanation of the origin of life. ??? ...and edit out "that differs from Darwin’s view".

[Dimensio]

Is Intelligent Design a theory then?

[Antonello]

So, could we clear this whole mess up by saying Intelligent design is an explanation of the origin of life. ??? ...and edit out "that differs from Darwin’s view".

It would clear it up to my satisfaction if the 2nd paragraph was omitted. Well, you could keep the last sentence.