2007-03-14 18:27:13 · 10 answers · asked by Chase 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't teach my children that bunch of garbage. I teach them about God and how He created us.
2007-03-14 18:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It's not that we were monkeys, it's that humans and monkeys share a common ancestor.
Why teach this? I suppose teaching evolution (which this question is really about) is about the importance of valuing what is true.
Other benefits of teaching evolution would be to teach the scientific method, of encouraging people to base their thinking (and also action) on something rational - of looking for evidence as the reason for believing something is true.
This is a useful mindframe in general.
2007-03-15 01:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by Steve The Rookie 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, teaching our children that we were created from mud and a spare rib doesn't make much sense either. So let's look at the physical evidence we find.
If the facts support a different theory than one put forth in a story book, then we should definitely teach our children all alternative views of the origin of life.
2007-03-15 01:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's the concept of questioning itself that is at stake. Once you blame (or thank) God, where else can the questioner go?
Why do we act the way we do? God's will, not psychology.
Why did that plane crash? God's will, not pilot error (or mechanical failure)
Why did the whites enslave the blacks? It was God's will.
Should I try to fly a jet into the Trade Centre? If it's God's will, I will succeed.
Quit putting it all on God, and Take Responsibility. Find other answers to all these questions.
2007-03-15 02:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by Alan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If YOU would find out what Evolutionists believe, then you might be able to accurately teach your children the facts of that theory. When your children learn on their own how stupid their parent is for making a comment like yours, they may be more likely to go over to the other side.
Both sides of this issue should be understood. Then choose the side you WANT. Calling names, making false statements, and generally acting ignorant yourself isn't good for your children.
2007-03-15 01:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
we are not a bunch of monkeys... and if you want to go there, that's too much unnecessary information to teach a child...that was too long ago. but not monkeys. we just shared a common ancestor.
2007-03-15 01:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by lnfrared Loaf 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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I m prasad from India. my mail id is prasadpo2001@yahoo.com
I think we need to teach our kids about the evolution theory very simply. Because it gives the kids how to love and care about our fellow beings.
2007-03-15 01:33:21 · answer #7 · answered by prasadpo2001 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know why you'd teach your kids that we used to be monkeys. Even creationists don't teach such strange stuff (and they teach the myth of god!). You have some weird veiws man.
2007-03-15 01:32:35 · answer #8 · answered by korngoddess1027 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Because it maybe the truth. Teach them both sides of the coin and let each child decide for themselves. You would expect the same treatment right? Do un to others....
2007-03-15 01:34:23 · answer #9 · answered by A Person 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
We were not a bunch of monkys. if you are a creationalist which i assume; Homosapiens and apes are not the same. that is like calling a cat a tiger. we are related by genetics but not the "same".
2007-03-15 01:30:28 · answer #10 · answered by Nothing interesting 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋