2604 A Brief History of Islamic Creationism in Turkey

Friday, February 18, 2011: 3:00 PM
102B (Washington Convention Center )
Taner Edis , Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Since the 1980's, Turkey has become a prominent example of creationist influence on public education. More recently, largely due to literature appearing under the "Harun Yahya" brand, Turkey has also become the center of a popular creationist movement that has reached an international Muslim audience. An overview of Turkish creationism casts light on the rising appeal of creationism among modern Muslims everywhere.
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