Strategy 2: Creationism renaming competition

As you know, lately we have enjoyed increasing success in getting religious explanations of life reintroduced into public school curricula, and we believe our strategy of "repackaging" every 10 years has been a critical contributor to this success. In particular, it has allowed our members to appear more "fair and balanced" at school board meetings. In addition, the coverage from local and national media has been extremely favorable to "equal time" initiatives at school board meetings, a trend that has caused much wailing and tearing of flesh among the evilutionists (for which we humbly beg forgiveness!). We are therefore excited to announce the next renaming competition, and hope your congregation will consider submitting a phrase.

As in past competitions, entries will be judged on succinctness, creativity, and aptness -- with extra consideration being given to phrases that sound scientific and not overtly religious. 1995's winner, "Intelligent Design," demonstrated all these attributes. For the 2005 competition we are introducing a "web site" component (we're not opposed to all change!), in which contestants will spell out the tenets of their "theory." As with the current "Intelligent Design" web sites, successful sites will attempt to avoid direct references to God, Creator, and such. Subtle cues to the improbability of evolution are of course acceptable and desirable. Sites must include supportive testimony from at least one scientist, preferably a biologist currently employed by a major university. Please try to avoid science fiction authors, if possible. Although the Committee is composed primarily of Christians, we would encourage submissions from all people who share our strong fundamental values.

The winner's congregation (11 family limit, please) will receive a 2-day trip to Disney World in Orlando. (That's in addition to the eternal fame, of course!) Mail entry phrases and your site's URL to vanandel1@comcast.net (Mr. Roy Vanandel) by March 21st, 2005. Good luck, and may your entries be INSPIRED! As in previous years, families of the Renaming Committee members are ineligible.

UPDATE: As of Thanksgiving, 2004, we have received 47 submissions, but only 18 of these have complete web sites. Please, if you don't have experience creating a web site, start early so that you can be fully ready by Spring.