Physical Science 100 ranks among the most hated classes offered at BYU. For some, it’s the long hours spent learning things that no normal person will ever need to know that makes the class excruciating. For others, the problem is being forced to learn fake science that contradicts their personal beliefs. In order to make BYU classes more inclusive, the Committee of Race, Equity and Belonging announced this week that an anti-science class (PHY S 200)  will be offered beginning Fall 2022. BYU hopes this class will help students feel less attacked by scientific truth.

Jeremy Miller, an adjunct religion professor, will be teaching the class. “This class should be a safe place for students,” he said. “Every opinion and logical fallacy is welcome.” The class will cover topics including arguing an unfounded opinion and receiving revelation that contradicts science. The final project will require students to use their skills to argue with a BYU faculty member from one of the science departments. Miller said his goal is for students to know that “a random article you found online is just as valid as the opinion of someone who did 10 years of school, a 3 year post-doc, and multiple years of hands-on research in the field.”

Nathan Rapp, an economics major, took physical science last year. He hopes the class will help students find the truth their brain-washed professors are hiding from them. He said, “I hated how my professor talked about climate change as if it was real. He’s obviously never read any of the articles I’ve seen on reddit.” Nathan’s parents were also happy to hear about the change. His mom told us, “Nathan was learning false things in class about evolution and vaccines. I’m glad to see not all of BYU has fallen under the deceitful power of the adversary.”