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- Clergy_Letter_Project abstract "~~The Clergy Letter Project is a project that maintains statements in support of the teaching of evolution and collects signatures in support of letters from American Christian, Jewish, Unitarian Universalist, and Buddhist clergy. The letters make reference to points raised by intelligent design proponents. There are four separate letters: A Christian Clergy Letter, a Rabbi Letter, a Unitarian Universalist Clergy Letter and a Buddhist Clergy Letter. As of August 12, 2013, there were 12,878 signatures from Christian clergy, 503 signatures from Jewish rabbis, 273 signatures from Unitarian Universalist clergy and 23 signatures from Buddhist clergy.This effort was initiated in 2004 by biologist Michael Zimmerman, now vice president for academic affairs and provost at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. The letter was written by the Rev. John McFadden, pastor of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Appleton, Wisconsin.The Project also encourages congregations to participate in Evolution Weekend by sponsoring events in which clergy and congregations are encouraged to learn about and discuss evolution. The weekend chosen is the closest Sunday to Charles Darwin's birthday, February 12. Evolution Sunday events first took place in 2006 and the Project renamed it in 2008 to be more inclusive. The Clergy Letter Project states that Evolution Weekend activities are \"an opportunity for serious discussion and reflection on the relationship between religion and science\" and in an effort \"to elevate the quality of the discussion on this critical topic, and to show that religion and science are not adversaries.\" The Project states that events are specifically intended to emphasize that \"Religious people from many diverse faith traditions and locations around the world understand that evolution is quite simply sound science; and for them, it does not in any way threaten, demean, or diminish their faith in God. In fact, for many, the wonders of science often enhance and deepen their awe and gratitude towards God.\"".
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- Clergy_Letter_Project purpose "To support of the teaching of evolution".
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- Clergy_Letter_Project wikiPageWikiLinkText "Clergy Letter Project".
- Clergy_Letter_Project founder "Michael Zimmerman".
- Clergy_Letter_Project language "English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French".
- Clergy_Letter_Project methods "Collects signatures in support of letters from American Christian, Jewish, Unitarian Universalist, and Buddhist clergy.".
- Clergy_Letter_Project name "Clergy Letter Project".
- Clergy_Letter_Project purpose "To support of the teaching of evolution".
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