The existing and long-standing use of the word 'evolution' in our state's textbooks has not adversely affected Georgians' belief in the omnipotence of God as creator of the universe, There can be no incompatibility between Christian faith and proven facts concerning geology, biology, and astronomy. There is no need to teach that stars can fall out of the sky and land on a flat Earth in order to defend our religious faith.

Carter slams Georgia's 'evolution' proposal, 30 January, 2004

Carter slams Georgia's 'evolution' proposal - CNN (Jan. 30, 2004)