Is it true that some schools in the USA teach creationism in science class ?

Question

I just cannot believe that in the year 2006, that such a thing would still be taught as fact in sciece class.

Such a thing happening here in Europe would be ridiculed beyond belief.

Woah, chill out Mike ! Relax, breath.

Answer 1

In some rare places, but not in most. They are required to state that evolution is a "theory" though.

Answer 2

Yes it is true. I believe it's the law of the land in Kansas (not sure if it's still in effect after the media frenzy it kicked off). Some school districts mandate that intelligent design be presented as an alternative to evolution without outlawing instruction in evolution per se. One district in Georgia required stickers be placed in textbooks notifying students that evolution was "just a theory" and implied it was still controversial among scientific experts at this point in time. Clearly the public in general don't have a firm grasp of the meaning of "scientific theory".

As for your comments about Europe, I'd rather live in the USA and be able to publically debate these sorts of wacky intrusions of religion into politics than live in, say, France and be forced to endure the anti-cult laws that suppress religious expression and personal religious freedom. *shrug*

The problem in the US isn't that the schools are teaching creationism/intelligent design, but rather that people *believe* it. The legislation simply reflects what the adults in those regions already hold to be true and are teaching their kids at home. The laws simply reflect the values and beliefs of those who live in those areas. The schools might be able to broaden a few minds by exposing kids to evolution, but IMO as long as fundamentalists continue to believe in a strict, literal interpretation of Biblical creation, that will be the earliest (and probably longest-lasting) exposure children will receive on this subject. Parents are our most influential teachers.

Answer 3

I agree.. i could not trust it both when I heard it. There are in ordinary words 2 states (Kansas and Georgia) that do it at this aspect. a minimum of it extremely is the awesome I heard. that's no longer taking position the position I stay in New Jersey or in the different tremendous metropolitan aspects.

Answer 4

Sad but true.

There was a big court case about this last year, in Lancaster Pennsylvania.

Don't be surprised though, quite a few Americans still believe Bush is a good president, too.

Answer 5

I live in GA where one county decided to take the word Evolution out of the curriculum because was offensive to christian parents.
So, yes, there are places where they teach creationism.
Hell, they still have segregated proms.

Answer 6

Not if the biology teacher has anything to say about it. Unfortunately, school boards sometimes interfere with what should be taught.

Answer 7

you know even if the concept is proven wrong isnt it important to remember what people once thought to be true? if everything is so great in europe why arnt you over there ridiculing everything with those pompus know it all *******?

Answer 8

Well, private schools teach that, Christian/Catholic/Lutheran/etc....