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I'm now an offended person with fundamental evolution beliefs.
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Several IMAX theaters in the South have passed on showing a science film on volcanoes because of concerns it might offend people with fundamental religious beliefs who don't believe in evolution.
The IMAX production called "Volcanoes of the Deep Sea" makes a connection between microbes found in undersea volcanoes and human DNA.
Charleston IMAX director Lisa Buzzelli said it's important to chose films that will sell in her area. Buzzelli said many people in the Charleston area believe in creationism, not evolution.
She said she considers people's religious views when deciding which films to show. Buzzelli said she considered the handling of evolution in her decision.
The distributor for the film said IMAX theaters in Texas, Georgia and the Carolinas have refused to show the movie.
An official of the California Science Center fears the box-office ban could have a chilling effect on other science productions. He's afraid directors will drop all reference to evolution.
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Kalmah,
I locked your thread because the topic is already covered in this thread. I am sure your comments will be welcome in the ongoing discussion.
Thank you,
AnandTech Moderator
I'm now an offended person with fundamental evolution beliefs.
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Several IMAX theaters in the South have passed on showing a science film on volcanoes because of concerns it might offend people with fundamental religious beliefs who don't believe in evolution.
The IMAX production called "Volcanoes of the Deep Sea" makes a connection between microbes found in undersea volcanoes and human DNA.
Charleston IMAX director Lisa Buzzelli said it's important to chose films that will sell in her area. Buzzelli said many people in the Charleston area believe in creationism, not evolution.
She said she considers people's religious views when deciding which films to show. Buzzelli said she considered the handling of evolution in her decision.
The distributor for the film said IMAX theaters in Texas, Georgia and the Carolinas have refused to show the movie.
An official of the California Science Center fears the box-office ban could have a chilling effect on other science productions. He's afraid directors will drop all reference to evolution.
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Kalmah,
I locked your thread because the topic is already covered in this thread. I am sure your comments will be welcome in the ongoing discussion.
Thank you,
AnandTech Moderator
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