As I mentioned in a previous post the religious right continues to misinform, twist facts, and outright lie in order to convince people that their way is right.

This article on cnn.com points out some of these cases.

""The popular claim that condoms help prevent the spread of STDs, is not supported by the data," the program's teacher's manual says"

Really?? The CDC would beg to differ.

"Other programs asserted as fact sharply contested claims, the report said. The FACTS middle school program, developed by Northwest Family Services, says, "Conception, also known as fertilization, occurs when one sperm unites with one egg in the upper third of the fallopian tube. This is when life begins.""

Prove it please.


This one is just funny:

"In another instance, the Why kNOw curriculum asserts "twenty-four chromosomes from the mother and twenty-four chromosomes from the father join to create this new individual," the report said. The correct number is 23 each."

First, this isn't necessarily true. Second, what on earth does it have to do with birth control??

"Some curriculums also rely on what Waxman called damaging stereotypes about boys and girls, including that girls care less about achievement and their futures.

The Why kNOw curriculum teaches: "Women gauge their happiness and judge their success by their relationships. Men's happiness and success hinge on their accomplishments.""