Should Evolution Be Taught in School?

Question

Or Should Divine(spelling) Creation

Or should both be taught?

Reason Why or Why Not Please.

Answer 1

Evolution is scientific, creation is not. Teach evolution in science class, creation in comparative religion, or some such other culture class.

Answer 2

Wonderful question.

Me leaning toward the evolution side of the mountian say yes. Both should be taught. Then again both can be classed as theories sort of. Evolution has and will continue to be proven. But for arguement sake. They are theories. We teach the theories of gravity, acceleration etc. Also, teach chemistry, math. All based or derived from a theory or fact at one time. So, teach it and let the kids decide what they want to believe.

Answer 3

Evolution is taught in science class because it deals with science and was formed from science. Creationism is taught in anthropology class because it is human belief and deals with religious and faith based reasoning. I took both science and an anthropology class in high school and college where both were taught in their respective places. I think that is the best way, so don't change anything.

Answer 4

Evolution is science. It is open to critical analysis, and is the platform for changing biology from observational science to analytical science.

Divine Creation is a subject for religion classes and must never be construed as a science. It is dogma, not subject to analysis.

Evolution is essential. Divine creation should take a back seat to cultural myths.

Answer 5

Evolution is a scietific theory so it correlates with the science standards that are placed in the schools today.

Have you ever heard of separation of church and state? Well, for the public schools that should be enforced as well. Creationism isn't a scientific theory therefore doesn't belong in a science classroom

Perhaps if there was a religion class that some private schools offer creationism could find a place in the curriculum.

Answer 6

Evolution should be the only theory of creation taught in science classes in the US. Because there is scientific evidence of evolution occurring.

If schools want to teach intelligent design, or creationism, then they should start a religion class, and teach that foolishness there, where it belongs.

Answer 7

Well if we start teaching divine creation we need to start studying and teaching all myths and religious ideas. Now that would get a bit out of control. Make Divine Creation a theory then it will have its place in a science class room! Remeber everyone Evolution is a THEORY! like all other theorys!!

Answer 8

In science classes, we should teach what has been accepted by the scientific community i.e. current theories that have been published in peer-reviewed journals and independently verified. Evolution is what matches these criteria for the moment, so we should teach it.

Answer 9

Evolution yes and not mix it with divine creation

Answer 10

Both should be taught, not by filling the brains but by encouraging
intelligent consideration.
The outdated education imposed many false concepts on students. Today, with abundant information on the Internet in the coming of age of humanity, the modern educational systems should train new teachers to guide students in broad research instead of imposing any philosophies, ideologies or religions...on their pure minds. All men must have the opportunity to enjoy a proper education to become world citizens in the service of all the human race.