Article 24657 of talk.origins:
From: rdippold@cancun.qualcomm.com (Ron Dippold)
Subject: Scientific Storkism
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Date: 10 Apr 92 20:42:54 GMT
Organization: Qualcomm, Inc., San Diego, CA
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This hasn't been on for a while...
 
 
Ovulation versus cretinism
 
Two different theories exist concerning the origin of children: the theory of
sexual reproduction, and the theory of the stork. Many people believe in the
theory of sexual reproduction because they have been taught this theory
at school.
 
In reality, however, many of the world's leading scientists are in
favour of the theory of the stork. If the theory of sexual
reproduction is taught in schools, it must only be taught as a theory
and not as the truth. Alternative theories, such as the theory of the
stork, must also be taught.
 
Evidence supporting the theory of the stork includes the following:
 
1. It is a scientifically established fact that the stork does exist.
This can be confirmed by every ornithologist.
 
2. The alledged human foetal development contains several features
that the theory of sexual reproduction is unable to explain.
 
3. The theory of sexual reproduction implies that a child is approximately
nine months old at birth. This is an absurd claim. Everyone knows that a
newborn child is newborn.
 
4. According to the theory of sexual reproduction, children are a result of
sexual intercourse. There are, however, several well documented cases where
sexual intercourse has not led to the birth of a child.
 
5. Statistical studies in the Netherlands have indicated a positive correlation
between the birth rate and the number of storks. Both are decreasing.
 
6. The theory of the stork can be investigated by rigorous scientific methods.
The only assumption involved is that children are delivered by the stork.
 
(Original version by Erkki Aalto, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Stork
Science, University  of Helsinki --- 
English version by Jopi Louko, Institute of Stork Research,
University of Alberta)
 
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