Should both evolution and that God created everything, both be taught in public school?

Question

Should both Darwin's theory of evolution, which most scientists believe in, as well as the idea that Darwin's theory is wrong and that God created everything, which maybe 1-2% of the scientists believe in, also be taught in public school or at least something written in the school science book that states as follows: "most scientists believe in Darwin's theory of evolution, but there are other scientists who belive by their observation of the world and by their inference that the world was created by God and that the theory of evolution has never been proven."

Answer 1

no, only evolution is science.

Answer 2

Let me see:

We have the Theory of Thermodynamics. I guess we should also start demanding that we add Magic 101 so kids can "choose" whether the chemical reactions that go with life are scientific or if there's a little gremlin in there causing them. After all, the reactions that power cellular respiration are obviously nothing that science can deal with.

Then there's the Atomic Theory. I guess we should demand that kids have a chance to sit in the center of a possible thermonuclear explosion (after all, it's only a Theory that this whole thing will go boom anyway, right?)

Then there's the General Theory of Relativity. Gosh, why have them learn that at all. Let's give them a chance to choose if that is what explains gravity or maybe we should see if we can put together a course on how the little fairies tack down everything at night. Hey, it was a biggie some years back.

BTW, there is a LOT, not just a little, but a LOT of evidence showing that the Theory of Evolution is what has and continues to happen on this planet so far as life goes.

The word Theory in science is not something used lightly. It DOES NOT mean just a guess. That word is hypothesis - and even that means more than just guess. It means an educated guess.

If you want to have this argument that you have proposed, then why stop with just the Judeo-Christian version of creation myths. The Ibo have some great ones. So do the Hopi, the Germans, the Mayans, and even the Chinese (Han). Maybe kids should have a chance to check them all out -- a good place would be a comparative religion class.

The universe DOES NOT CARE what you believe. Stand at Ground Zero during a nuclear detonation and you WILL become plasma. Deny the facts of evolution all you want, animals and plants will continue to evolve.

And, uh, those other scientists that you mention -- aren't

Answer 3

You would sit there and say yes, because both theories are there for all to see. But by law they both can not be taught in any school, Now you are probably asking why. Well their is a law that separates the Church and State. And believe it or not as long as that law exist they will never teach both of those subjects in any state controlled school. Another thing Darwin's theory is held together by someones imagination lol, Why because it just does not hold water Its a great theory but who really knows if it true. And the only reason some people accept it is because they can't not come up with anything better. And the church can't prove its theory either so they both exist and will continue to exist, until we come up with something better, and the both of them will continue to be debated until the ends of time............. P.S. what theory do you believe.

Answer 4

No, Religion should be taught in church, temple, a mosque or somewhere else other than in a school.

Evolution is a theory. That doesn't mean it's right or wrong. Gravity, nuclear energy, and internal combustion engine operations are also described by theories. Calling it a theory does not diminish its authority, unless you plan to mislead people to think being a theory means it's unlikely to be true.

A statement of the type you quoted is merely quoting differences of opinion, not data. Empirical data currently support some sort of evolutionary process for biology. Moreover, the Bible supports the concept of evololution more than it supports the concept of a 144 hour creation event. Should Bibles come with a sticker that points out that a sizable percentage of Christians do not believe in Young Earth Creationism?

Answer 5

Science studies observable phenomena, and seeks for natural explanations of those phenomena. When the weight of collected evidence favors a particular explanation, then that explanation is provisionally accepted as correct. Everything in science is provisional, and may be discarded later if new evidence favors a different viewpoint. This susceptibility to disproof by the weight of evidence is the characteristic identifying quality of science.

Thus, evolution is science, and "creationism" and "intelligent design" are not science. There is no physical evidence that a religious person would accept as proof that there is no God, so creationism and intelligent design are not based on evidence, but on belief.

Consequently, it is appropriate to teach evolution in a science class, but not creationism or intelligent design.

However, in a philosophy class or a comparative religion class, it is perfectly acceptable to examine creationism and intelligent design. Actually, even in non-religious philosophy, intelligent design is not a new idea. What is new is the misguided attempt to claim that it is science.

Answer 6

Only science should be taught in science class. Evolution is science because it has been proven, Should we teach that Bigfoot is real and walks the earth?

I consider this battle over evolution similar to slavery. Many people believed that blacks were inferior to whites. It is obviously false but people are crazy and ignorant and thought that was true. Almost all the politicians believe that evolution is true but they say it isn't so the crazy religious people will vote for them. Gay marriage is the same way. Republicans want votes and they know how to get them.

Answer 7

Evolution should be taught as science. Creationism might be interesting as a mythology class if at all, but only because of its influence on modern thought and social sciences.

Answer 8

Evolution is the only theory where entropy isn't taken into consideration. The scientific community has given it a pass on entropy.

Which leads me to believe that the scientific community is basing the theory on the faith that entropy doesn't need to be taken into account.

Conclusion - they're both based on faith. Either teach both or neither!!

Answer 9

Ive got 6 points answering your repeated question. Creation in religion class evolution in science.

Answer 10

Evolution is a fact not a theory. Creationism is not logical. Read TalkOrigins.net.. It is a helpful website.

Answer 11

I totally agree with you, but you must admit you have been given the benefit of both, which allows you to make that decision in the first place.

I guess some ppl need religion. Im just not one of them...

best of luck...

Ady..