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Academic Freedom Under Attack: New Disclosures in Baylor Tenure Scandal

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31
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Robert Crowther
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This episode of IDTF focuses on yet another case of academic freedom being withheld from a scholar because of his views on intelligent design. Baylor University recently denied tenure to noted scholar, and CSC Fellow, Francis Beckwith. Beckwith is an impeccable scholar with a distinguished publication record, and his colleagues are becoming incensed at his treatment.

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Across America, the freedom of scientists, teachers, and students to question Darwin is coming under increasing attack by what can only be called Darwinian fundamentalists. These self-appointed defenders of the theory of evolution are waging a malicious campaign to demonize and blacklist anyone who disagrees with them.

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Robert Crowther, II

Robert Crowther holds a BA in Journalism with an emphasis in public affairs and 20 years experience as a journalist, publisher, and brand marketing and media relations specialist. From 1994-2000 he was the Director of Public and Media Relations for Discovery Institute overseeing most aspects of communications for each of the Institute's major programs. In addition to handling public and media relations he managed the Institute's first three books to press, Justice Matters by Roberta Katz, Speaking of George Gilder edited by Frank Gregorsky, and The End of Money by Richard Rahn.
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