Theory of Revolution

(Fox News) - An astronomer at Iowa State University says he was denied tenure and was the subject of a plot to have him fired because of his support for the theory of intelligent design. That theory states that life was orchestrated by a higher being and did not originate by chance.

Cybercast News reports lawyers for Guillermo Gonzalez are asking the school's board of regents to reconsider the decision. The school says without elaboration that Gonzalez did not meet its criteria for tenure, but insists the decision had nothing to do with his views on intelligent design.

A decision on Gonzalez's appeal is expected in February.