Evolution: If you don't believe it, I support your right to not believe it. But...?

Question

But if you want to bring creationism into school let's be fair and make it compulsory to teach evolution in every house of worship in America. If you want to teach fairy tales in schools then let's make science a part of your church.

INTELLIGENT DESIGN is creationism is religion is a violation of church and state.

Answer 1

Intelligent design is no more creationism than evolution is. Creationism can be ascribed to either theory, as well as extraterrestrial intervention. These theories are merely two different interpretations of the same data, neither being testable or repeatable, so as proper science demands, both should be taught.

Nobody has said that general relativity has to be tossed because many physicists believe that quantum mechanics (which is diametrically opposed to relativity) is a better model. Instead, they are seeking unification through another theory (string theory).

Answer 2

You know, in my high school social studies class, we learned about all different cultures and religion, including islam, buddism, and christianity. We learned their theories and beliefs. Nobody was expected to change their beliefs over the course of studying these cultures, but it was expected that we understand them so that we were a little more worldy. This was right before 9/11, and came in handy to me when many people started criticizing the islam religion.

Anyways, my point is, I also learned about evolution in science class. maybe the difference is learning one in a social studies class as a culture, and the other as a scientific theory. I believe religion should be taught (but not preached) in schools. I think this would make our students more understanding of different cultures. But evolution needs to be taught also.

Isn't that a good compromise? I mean, you can teach your children whatever you want at home. That's a parent's job. Don't leave it up to your public school to teach your children about the bible.

Answer 3

If you read the 1 amendment there is not such thing as separation of church and state!

Second I believe in Intelligent Design. But under who's doctrine?
That worries me!
Some yea hoo saying the creation started 6000 or 8000 years ago is as much bull sh$t as saying we descended from the apes!
To say we are all descended of Adam and Eve makes as much sense as a family of 7 gives away the 5th child because it is Chinese!

Is one false doctrine any better than another false doctrine?

Does two wrong really make a Right?

Answer 4

I don't believe in any Gods. I don't think religion belongs in science class. I do however think high schools should offer a theology class, it could teach the basics of the major religions. Knowledge often brings tolerance and religion is a part of our culture and society no matter your belief. Not one religion but many religions, I think it is important that we start teaching our children to accept and understand others and their beliefs.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Now thats A good idea

Answer 7

People are REQUIRED to go to school....No one forces you to go to church...

Answer 8

right on!