Should M-theory be allowed to continue to be taught in schools since it negates the need for a creator?

Question

In physics, M-theory (sometimes reffered to as U-theory) is put forward as the master theory that unifies the five superstring theories. Although M-theory is already well established among the physics community, it still lacks the critical understanding that is regarded as key importance in all major physical theories.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-theory
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/program.html

Answer 1

It is just a theory which means that it can not be proven as is creationist theory. You should be taught the major theories in school so you don't graduate ignorant

Answer 2

Nah, I think M-Theory shouldn't be allowed in public schools because

1) It's too complex for most high schoolers to understand, let alone grade schoolers,

and 2) It's a theory that is still in the very beginning stages, so new that even the best minds of the day have yet to fully grasp it.

According to its discoverer, Edward Witten, as quoted in the PBS documentary based on Brian Greene's book "The Elegant Universe", the "M" in M-theory "stands for magic, mystery, or matrix, according to taste." He also added, "Some cynics have occasionally suggested that M also stands for 'murky,' because our level of understanding of the theory is in fact so primitive." Then, jokingly, he said, "Maybe I shouldn't have told you that!".

Answer 3

M-theory really isn't a developed theory yet. It's appropriate to teach the various aspects of it that are testable, but the theory that those pieces are interrelated is still just a hypothesis at this point.

Should we have taught cold fusion in schools? No, but not because it has anything to do with religion. M-theory has smart people looking at it, but even they agree it's just speculation at this point.

Answer 4

Erm...yes? Evolution negates the need for a creator of us as a planet too. As long as it's a sound scientific theory that is tested and examined thoroughly, just as with any scientific theory or hypothesis, why not?

Answer 5

Any Theory should be taught freely to adult students.