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In the heavens, science. But on earth…

Does it matter what you think about the history of life on earth if your job is looking at the stars? According to the Louisville, Kentucky Courier-Journal, astronomer Martin Gaskell was a shoo-in to be the first director of a new observatory at the University of Kentucky back in 2007. Until, that is, the University got wind of his lectures on the biblical creation story and his belief that there are “major scientific problems in evolutionary theory.” The University figured this wouldn’t do for the head of an observatory that counted public understanding of science as among their missions. Gaskell sued, claiming that he was the victim of religious discrimination. The University asked the courts to dismiss the case, but their prayers—ahem—weren’t granted. Gaskell will have his day in court: 8 February, to be precise. 

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