If I can get at least say, 40 Christians to answer this question saying they don't want Genesis to be taught in the science classrooms of public high school, and that they would actively work against this, I would leave. I would leave and never come back. Promise.
I can let the gay marriage thing slide cause, well, gays are still going to have sex, so thats something that you guys won't ever win.
2006-06-26 06:01:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm a Christian, and I don't want Genesis taught in the science classroom. Also, I don't want basketball taught in shop class. Nor do I want German, taught in English classes.
But don't go, you're in the right place.
2006-06-26 06:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Since when has Genesis been taught in public school? Now a days you can't even read a bible in the classroom, let alone teach from it. If they can teach the Big Bang "Theory" why can't they make kids aware of any other beginnings? I think it is completely ridiculous the way they are stopping our Christian children (any religion for that matter) from having their beliefs.
As far as the homosexual marriage goes...you have to understand that marriage was created for a man and a woman. If we let same sex marriage happen then it is dismissing the purity of marriage. I don't agree with homosexual lifestyles but I do not judge those that choose that either. I do, however, think that if they want to enter into a committed relationship, such as marriage, the perhaps find a way to make it distinctive in it's own. I will never see "gay marriage" as a real marriage, but it's a free country and to each their own.
2006-06-26 13:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by SpunkyBruster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a Catholic in the field of theology with a heavy background in science let me say:
Genesis doesn't belong in the science classroom anymore than teaching evolution as gospel belongs in the science classroom.
The book of Genesis is not science or history. It gives us some scientific facts (man was created last = science man was last to develop) but not all things are factual (there is no dome of water above the sky!). It gives us some things that are historical (life came into being from non-life) and some things that are not historical (the "days" are not time periods of 24 hours).
Why doesn't Genesis belong in the science room? Because Genesis does not operate according to the scientific method. It cannot be studied directly by science. On the other hand, science must also respect what it can and cannot do. Science cannot prove or disprove that God exists or created. Science cannot say that evolution is XYZ but rather only that these are the theories (note the S) that best fit the data that we currently possess.
Now let me as a Catholic, invite all those who are so opposed to Faith, to consider that Catholicism does not oppose science and scientific discoveries. Science and religion cannot contradict each other, they are different but not exclusive spheres of knowledge and inquirery, they inform each other and grow from each other.
Men and women who genuinely follow the scientific method, whether they be Catholic or not, theist or atheist, are lauded and respected by the Church as seekers of truth who's activities benefit the common good of all of humanity.
2006-06-26 13:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by Liet Kynes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian, and I do not want Genesis taught in public schools. It is MY job to teach my children about the Bible and my religious views, not the public school system or a teacher who may or may not hold the same beliefs I do. I also think that evolution and the Big Bang theory should be presented as THEORIES along with the evidence that supports these theories, without presenting religious views as foolish. I believe there is a middle ground in which lies the truth, that humans may or may never know or discover. As I have said before, isn't our behavior and attitude, how we treat other people, more important than arguing over things like this???
2006-06-26 13:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by Redbird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why just Christians? Genesis is part of Judaism, too. In fact, it was theirs first!
Genesis is a collection of re-written pagan stories. Read "The Book of J." I'm going to as soon as my dad is finished with it. Apparently, a large part of Genesis may have been written by a woman.
Exodus was 1st, then Deuteronomy. "Deutero" is Greek: it means SECOND. I didn't understand why it was named "SECOND" when it's the THIRD book, but now it makes sense!
Genesis is a collection of stories. Too much detail for me to put down here, but...
I don't think Genesis needs to be taught in public school. I didn't even know that was an issue.
Being Christian is more than being anti-....whatever! *sigh of intense frustration*
Roman Catholics (can't speak for any other denominations) have NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER WITH EVOLUTION!!!! We LIKE evolution! We have NO PROBLEM with science class!
THERE! You have the POPE's OK to NOT TEACH GENESIS in public school science classes. I can say that because the permission has already been given!!!
2006-06-26 13:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by tslittleflower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a science class. If you want to make an argument for intelligent design being taught in the classroom that would be a start. Religion shouldn't be forced into the classroom while the scientific evidence of evolution has a place in scientific learning setting. I learned about Genisis in church and Evolution in school and was left to make my own decision.
2006-06-26 13:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by recallsrus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian...I am one that thinks Evolution should be taught in public schools in an impartial way. It is part of the education and learning process. I do not believe in Evolution, but I think it is important to be educated in other areas in order to understand where someone else is coming from with their beliefs. How can you form opinions if you are not educated in different areas? If we lived in a more empathetic society, this world would be a much better place.
2006-06-26 13:19:24 · answer #7 · answered by Phil J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will say that I do not want Genesis taught in public classrooms by atheists or those who don't believe in a 6-day creation. But otherwise, no problems.
2006-06-26 13:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by bobm709 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you would let anything slide. We really don't care if you come back or not. Genesis, is the beginning. Its is His story. Are you good in Math. Issac Newton, believed that through Math he could prove Gods existence. There will be no compromise. Praise the Lord!
2006-06-26 13:14:14 · answer #9 · answered by sunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I was in high school Genesis wasn't taught in any of my science classrooms. I have only been out of high school for five years and I don't think the curricuulum has changed that much. I don't get what you are trying to do what you are trying to do.
2006-06-26 13:11:38 · answer #10 · answered by aweful2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genesis is the truth of God. God created the world, science does prove this more strongly than evolution could ever prove. But people are blind and refuse to accept the truth of God. Genesis should be taught in public schools so we can stop teaching lies to our childeren.
2006-06-26 13:08:11 · answer #11 · answered by flyguy03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋