I would love to learn about evolution but my school can't teach that. I belive in evolution because there is so much evidence and proof.
2006-08-11 05:33:58 · 21 answers · asked by Bloop 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
then go to a public school.
2006-08-11 05:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by boricuaangel196 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Evolution is a scientific theory. In science, the word "theory" carries more weight and significance than in does when used in other non-scientific contexts. A scientific theory is considered the best known explanation for a set of events. So, in science, the word theory is close to being synonomous with the word fact, because it is considering the BEST explanation, not just one of many. Evolution is considered by science to be the best explanation for the emergence and divergence of all the various species of life on earth. Science doesn't entertain multiple theories for the same set of events; it sticks with one theory at a time for each set of events, unless and until a better theory is put forth that does a better job of explaining the events.
Religion is not science and never will be science. It has no place in a science class.
2006-08-11 14:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All public schools have to teach evolution, so you must be going to a private school. Evolution happends all the time, mirobes evolve and adapt to their enviornment either to promote a gene or to suppress a gene, that is all evolution is, we can see it in a laboratory so there is no reason not to teach it, at least ona a micro level and then say if it happends on a micro level than it is possible on a macro level.
2006-08-11 12:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't want to teach it because it is a THEORY, and not science. Same thing with the Creation in the eyes of lots of people. Therefore, because they want "proof" instead of faith and etc. they cannot find a way to accurately teach either method, so they exclude them both.
2006-08-11 12:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most schools (and in particular, most science teachers) DO want to teach evolution; it's the wacko parents' groups and "Jesus Freaks" who are trying to abolish critical thinking!
It'll become REALLY apparent when they start going after the "theory" of gravity next! ("'Intelligent Falling' deserves equal time! Teach the controversy!")
2006-08-11 12:39:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are scared of creationists. Or they don't understand evolution. Or is there a law in your state that schools can't teach evolution. That's unconstitutional.
2006-08-11 12:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't actually know the the truth behind evolution. You learn about it a little in high school, but some poeple don't beleive in it.
2006-08-11 12:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by Rissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the religious right seems to think that the Founding Fathers didn't really mean what they said about religion and government. They seem to think that this is a theocracy, and they can make whatever laws they want, even if they're based in faith not fact.
2006-08-11 12:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by Wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Christian parents don't want their children to go astray in their brainwashed teachings. I think, they should teach evolution in many perspectives...I mean face it! There is evidence!
2006-08-11 12:39:57 · answer #9 · answered by fortunamajor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are too many opposing opinions and beliefs on the subject, making it not practical to include it in a school class, but rather to leave it for parents to instruct their own children.
2006-08-11 12:40:22 · answer #10 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if thay do that the christians will not like that thay beleve that fairy story the the churches and the goverment is feeding them to the brainwashed christians so because of the church the usa is the bigest joke on the planet because of that place in kentucky
2006-08-11 12:44:26 · answer #11 · answered by andrew w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋