They know that is part of the public school curriculum. If they want creationism to be taught, why not send them to pariochal school or homeschool them instead?
2007-01-29 23:14:13 · 17 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is because most people don't know the actual definition of a scientific theory. They confuse it with the general term, which is completely different. S.H. gave the definition of a scientific theory above. They want to try to force the schools to teach creationism for the sole purpose of spreading their religious message.
The reason that they don't teach creationism in science class as well as evolution is because it is not science. Would you teach english in math class? No, because english and math are two wholly separate subjects.
Science deals with the natural world, and is based on experimentation that is observable and repeatable. Since creationism has a supernatural basis, this puts it outside the realm of science.
Evolution has about 150 years of data and experimentation backing it. It makes predictions that can be verified. It is the cornerstone of all the life sciences, including medicine. None of this is true of creationism.
So, the short answer to the question is, religious people want carte banche to spread their religious beliefs to as many young, impressionable children as they possibly can, and when they are not allowed to do this, they whine and complain. They don't understand that they are free to teach their children whatever they want when they get home from school, in their own home and/or church. Leave the science to science educators, and the religion to the pastors.
2007-01-30 05:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by eviltruitt 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because that wouldn't cause an arguement.
Remember, creationists don't believe in evolution, so they are not the smartest of people.
Until five years ago I agree, there was significant doubt about evolution. Only in the last five years did fossils start to imerge showing the transitions from species to species. That being said, fossil evidence now backs up natural selection without any serious arguement. The origin of life, on the other hand, causes even more controvesy. Many creationists argue that 'the eye could not evolve' or that certain structures in the body are 'irreducibly complex', however this has been addressed[1] and now the arguement of irreducible complexity is insignificant.
In fact, every arguement that creationists make to try to cast doubt on evolution has been defeated[2]. As such, to argue that evolution shouldn't be taught on the grounds that 'you don't believe it' is ludicrous. I don't want my children be taught that evolution is in doubt when it no-longer is. I don't want my children to be taught that creationism is an alternative theory when it has no basis in scientific reality.
In my opinion, creationists are clinging onto a belief that is false. The worst thing is, they want to push that belief onto others to someone validify themselves. It is almost as if they know they are wrong, but by convincing other's that they are right they can find some peace.
So, causing an arguement is the only way creationists warped beliefs can continue to propagate.
Now, I know people (especially creationists) will want to give me a thumbs down here, but I ask that you read my references before you do (below). You should not give me a negative ranking due to ignorance.
2007-01-29 23:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by Mawkish 4 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Not everyone has the money to send their children to private school or the time to home-tutor them.
Needless to say, it's not upto the parents what their kids learn at school. While they may have minor influence, they can't decide to exclude education on scientific matters that the rest of the world already accepts and teaches without question.
For one that would be detrimental to the childs eventual frame of mind on the matter - the kids in the documentary Jesus Camp show exactly what happens if you teach that science isn't to be trusted.
2007-01-29 23:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most Christ-honoring parents cannot afford to send their children to private church schools---it is very expensive. School boards are by and large governed by atheist; therefore, it is very hard to get changes instituted. The law of separation of church and state has so been misinterpreted and misapplied by the Supreme Court that it has made it impossible to get evolution out of the public school system, or Creationism taught side-by-side with evolution. Ultimately, it is the children who suffer by being taught false doctrine. Evolution is just a theory, but it is taught as fact. There are a lot of missing links in the theory----links that will never be found because they do not exist. Scientist will have to make them up in order to complete the chain.
2007-01-29 23:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Being that the entirety of modern biology is built on and confirms evolutionary theories, understanding the principles of evolution is necessary for a basic understanding of the life sciences.
Regardless of whether or not a person believes that evolution occured, knowledge about it is part of a basic education.
2007-01-29 23:25:34 · answer #5 · answered by marbledog 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it will be the opersit in the uk if public school taught creation thay will want evolution taught
2007-01-30 01:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since they are supporting public school with their tax money they feel they should have some say in what is taught. Many of them do choose to send their children to private schools or home school them. Still they are paying tax to support the public schools so they should have as much of a say as anyone about what is taught with their tax money. BB
2007-01-29 23:25:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Evolution is valid science. It involves genetics, biology, chemistry, archeology and other branches of knowledge.
It is not possible to give students any practical knowledge of science without including the complete theory of Evolution. (Note: I do not mean the laymen definition of "theory" I mean the actual definition of Theory, A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.)
Furthermore, any sensible parent must realize that to deprive their child of a full education would be to deprive them of a successful future.
2007-01-29 23:28:16 · answer #8 · answered by RED MIST! 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Because Christians pay taxes too. Are you suggesting that only Atheist parents should have a say in what is taught in public schools?
2007-01-29 23:19:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
We aren't trying to force evolution to not be taught.........We just believe that opposing views, i.e. Creation, Intelligent Design, etc. should be offered also.
The bottom line is
Christians are not afraid of Evolution teachings
Evolutionists ARE afraid if Creation teachings
wonder why?
2007-01-29 23:31:26 · answer #10 · answered by kenny p 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋