Creationism bill could return next session

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - A creationism bill that originated in the Indiana State Senate was shelved for the time being earlier this week, but it's most likely not the end of the debate.

Republican Speaker of the House Brian Bosma made the call Tuesday to table the discussion on the bill that would have allowed several religious creation theories to be taught at Indiana public schools.

Purdue co-director of the College of Education, John Staver has been one of the bill's strongest opponents he feels the state has not seen the last of this debate.

"It's not the end by any means. As much as I disagree with these folks, I will stand up and support, just as much as I disagree, their right to do what they're doing," said Staver

Republican Senator Dennis Kruse, the bill's original author, promises to bring the bill back next session. He plans to re-introduce it in its original form with only the Christian concepts of creationism included.

Attempts to reach Senator Kruse for comment were not returned.