what is your opinion on evolution in schools?? i personally believe evolution occured, as well as being a strong atheist. i also believe that everyone has a right to their own opinion, so im swaying either way to supporting evolution in schools. i definatly dont want creationism.
your thoughts???
2007-02-02 15:39:21 · 21 answers · asked by Bear 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
schools are payed for by taxes and are meant to educate. if someone wants their child to learn religion then they should take them to church.
2007-02-02 15:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Everyone has the right to believe what they want. But that doesn't give them the right to pretend that their beliefs are science and should be taught to kids as such.
What if someone held deep belief that 1+1=7? Should we teach this as an alternative to math, and let the kids decide for themselves which is correct? Of course not. They wouldn't be able to balance a checkbook in the end. And that's not the sign of a good education.
I'll give you a scary example. When I was in junior high, my English teacher invited a guy into to class to speak. She had met him on the beach that morning. He showed the class a video about why the Earth is flat, and then lectured us about how the Earth is flat for 20 min. Not a single kid said anything. No one questioned this. They just accepted it. Kids don't think about things at that age - they just accept what you tell them, no matter what they've been told before.
So teach them the truth the first time, and don't 'let them decide for themselves' until they get to college. Because many don't bother thinking until then.
2007-02-02 23:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think it makes sense that in science class, kids should learn the most advanced scientific theories we have. And evolution is certainly more advanced, being accepted by the majority of scientists and almost all top scientists. I don't see why it should even be an issue. This is not about religion.
2007-02-02 23:54:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Science can be taught without a teaching religion, including evolution. When science creates a living being from nothing, shows transitions from one species to another, gets credible date readings, disproves without a doubt all other belief systems, then I would agree to allow it to be taught. But as of now it's pure wishful thinking.
2007-02-02 23:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by JohnFromNC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's based on scientific principles, and should be taught in schools. Teachers also need to address Creationism, and point out why the "Intelligent Design" arguments against evolution are unscientific and faulty.
2007-02-02 23:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by Lee Harvey Wallbanger 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why do we need to beleive in anything? I don't beleive in evolution, but its the best theory that explains the gazillion dated fossils and nucleic acid sequences. And thats why it needs to be taught in schools.
Creationism is a claim that supposes a 'superior being', which is baseless (other than emotional, lofty assertions). Thats why its not worth it. Its similar to saying "hey! we are all footballs, we just look like humans!" - its a fancy claim, but baseless.
But some say, "hey! tell children we may all be footballs, let them decide!". I rest my case.
2007-02-02 23:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Venkat 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The premises of macro-evolution is undeniable fact. And yes, evolution should be taught in schools, as well as the flaws, and holes that still need to be filled in the theory.
2007-02-02 23:45:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I believe knowledge is power!
And you CANNOT form any decision without all the facts.
So read about creationism and evolution, and make YOUR own mind up.
2007-02-02 23:47:39 · answer #8 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Evolution is science. There is evidence, and the hypothesis has been well tested by the predictions it made. Creation is not science and is devoid of evidence. It is merely religious doctrine wrapped in pseudoscientific jargon for political purposes.
2007-02-02 23:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by novangelis 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It's not a matter of opinion.
It's like trying to claim "intelligent falling" (google it) is as valid as gravitational theory and should be taught alongside it.
Religions should not try to explain natural phenomenon, and stick with the metaphysical, otherwise they can be proven wrong. We *KNOW* the biblical story of creation is wrong, just like we know the egyptian story of creation with Amon/Amun is wrong (look it up, it's fun)
2007-02-02 23:44:51 · answer #10 · answered by eldad9 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I may not agree with your belief but I will defend to the death your right to express it. I would expect the same thing from you. We should all agree to disagree with honor not hostility.
2007-02-02 23:51:11 · answer #11 · answered by martha d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋