I was just watching the news and there was a story regarding whether or not the theory of evolution should be taught in schools. I think it is total bull. The schools are not forcing beliefs onto the students, they are simply educating them of the scientific theories of today. If schools didn't teach them about evolution, about the big bang, etc...we would have a bunch of ignorant kids. Just because they teach it, doesn't mean the kids have to believe in it. Does anyone agree with me? And if you don't, then why do you think evolution should be removed from the curriculum?
2007-02-13 10:10:51 · 20 answers · asked by Abby C 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Grandma: I'd like to correct you. Religion is not a theory because in order to have a theory, you need evidence to support it. There is no evidence to support there being a God or higher power.
2007-02-13 10:20:43 · update #1
Crazy Carl: Why would they put religion on the curriculum when none of it is factual? It is all fantasy and that is not what they teach at school. They teach facts, numbers, and science........not fantasy.
2007-02-13 10:28:02 · update #2
Jasmin: Yes, it is a fantasy, because unlike the science "textbooks" we have in schools, the bible has not been proven by scientists. And another thing....You have your places of worship where you can learn about God and whatnot. You don't need two places to learn about it! And two, if the theory of evolution was not taught in schools, where would they learn about it? Certainly not at your churches!
2007-02-13 10:57:04 · update #3
And people wonder why the US is rapidly falling in the ranks of education in the world.
Yes, evolution is just a theory on how life came about.
No, creationism is not a theory... Creationism is not even a hypothesis. It bears no semblance of scientific reasoning.
The major thing here that people get upity about is the theory of evolution vs creationism. The whole religious debate. I for one believe that religion holds no grounds in deciding the curiculum of public schools. If you don't like your kids learning about the theory of evolution in public schools then home school them. Or send them to one of those private church schools.
Of course this is a great way for the government to gain more control of the masses... Didn't you know, the more undereducated the masses, the easier it is to have totalitarian control over them? But eh, that's just conspiracy talk.. :P
2007-02-13 10:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by DimensionalStryder 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the Kansas School Board is at it again, but at least this time they look like they are going to get it right ... until the next election swings things back the other way.
I live in Kansas City, but this business with changing the science curriculum every couple years is why I live on the Missouri side. If I ever have children, I don't want religious zealots brainwashing them with their irrational beliefs in "intelligent design."
Evolution is science. "Intelligent design" is not. End of story.
2007-02-13 18:19:58 · answer #2 · answered by scifiguy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is where they claim that all 'theories' should be taught. But this fails to take into account that these religious creation ideas are more conjecture than theory. A theory MUST be supported by all available evidence. This is merely a thinly veiled attempt to interject religious ideas into the public domain
ie "spreading the word"
You are right. It is total bull.
2007-02-13 18:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by bc_munkee 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The problem isn't the teaching of evolution.
The problem is evolution is presented as fact, and that is offensive to Christians. Too bad Christians are the only religious sect people are allowed to offend.
In my opinion, schools should worry more about whether kids can read, write, and do math. When they get that down pat, they can move on to other more esoteric theories.
2007-02-13 18:19:30 · answer #4 · answered by DJForce 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
People should worry less about what is taught at school and focus on what is taught at home. At least being aware of what is taught is a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, by the time you do anything about it the kid is grown.
2007-02-13 18:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by rezany 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very naive.
First, the public schools teach only the scientific community's theories of evolution, age of world, the big bang, etc. but do not teach creationism or religion. And second, almost all ivy league and other major colleges require that professors acknowledge evolution as the origin of life or they will not be hired or fired.
The solution is to teach kids anatomy, biology, genetics, etc. but leave paleontology and other similar sciences for college as a choice.
2007-02-13 18:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I totally agree with you. Evolution is not a religion. It simply is an explanation for a branch of biology.
Since it's not a religion, there's no belief, no faith to force the kids to believe in
2007-02-13 18:16:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Evolution is just a "fantasy". Christians have a textbook(the Bible) to prove what we believe also. If one is taught the other should also be taught.
2007-02-13 18:46:06 · answer #8 · answered by jasmin2236 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure go ahead teach your theory of evolution in the schools, however you should let us teach our (theory as you say) of creationism in the classroom also. We are not afraid to stand our God up against yours, however our government will not let this happen, Will they?
2007-02-13 18:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is sad that cults are getting in the way of our scientific advancements. I hope that they don't take the theory of evolution out , that would just show the world how ignorant we are and are choosing to be
2007-02-13 18:15:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋