Should we, the Christian majority, mandate that creationism be taught in the public schools that we pay for?

Question

Dear friends, Our public schools are not the state. As in the "separation of church and state."

Quite funny answer really, since our great country was built on Christian values. And btw, Europe is only still there today as it is because a great nation of Christians rose up saved their butts from Hitler.

Sorry forgot to address last detail to, Badlibe

So Aqua, you ask ,what about everyone else? I have been told to send my kids to Christian school. And since we are the majority, why can't you send your kids to private school? Why should the minority rule?

piccilo, love your ps, "majority doesn't mean everyone", no duh?

My dear Olivia, so I'm not a "people."
And if gays were the majority in this country, you should know that, that is exactly what they would do. And on just what grounds should I be send to hell?

Olivia answer:
You are crazy if you think that they should mandate the theory of creationism!! You dont pay for the schools. You JERK!! The people pay for it in taxes!! And you know what you should just go to a church and pray you dont go to hell for forcing your opinions on others!! What if I told you we are going to mandate being gay to go to school a$$hole!! Then what are you going to do?? You know what I want to at least say you have the courage to post this question, i give you only that.

Olivia, forgot to call you a JERK, sorry, missed my cue.

Answer 1

We need to mandate that they offer it as an alternative to evolutionism, not mandate that everyone learn it. I also believe that christianity is being attacked today, they even want to remove the Easter bunny from our vocabulary. We as christains need to start at home, the school system should not be relied upon to teach our children anything that invloves values and moralsI, they are not capable or morally capable to do so. like to think I am a good christain person and I dont believe that we should force our beliefs on anyone. If we start mandating our beliefs into policy we would be no better than the terrorists that want the world to be Islamic. God gave us free will and that includes the ability not to believe. Jesus Christ himself did not mandate that the people follow him, he offered man salvation, taught those who wanted salvation how to attain it, but never forced or judged those who did not follow him.

Answer 2

I think that all opinions should be taught. Evolution, creation, and whatever other religions believe.
Some teachers actually do teach this at my high school however I'm not sure if they're allowed or not. They go through everything. From Evolution to when Walala tripped and created the earth. This gives a diverse opinion without making anyone mad.
At my sister's elementary school they learned about evolution. It was all one-wayed and not fair.
But for some reason, the only thing that is allowed to be taught is evolution. Why? I think that people who believe in evolution are afraid that if creationism is taught that people will somehow choose evolution over the other. Shows how crazy evolution is huh?
So yes, put creationism and everything else in!

Answer 3

It depends. Would you be in favor of teaching all creationist interpretations?

I mean, the literalists will want the kids to be taught about the 6 days and the let there be light and the rib and all. However, the figurative-ists would want to have the story conveyed as a metaphor, and that the days were not one day long, etc. Some people believe that God created the process of evolution....

So, maybe if you want to have a class on "Religious Ideas of the Creation of the Universe and the Origin of Man" I'd be all for it. However, you'd have to let the Catholic view, the liberal Protestant views, as well as the fundamentalist evangelical view into the mix.

You want that?

Answer 4

You are crazy if you think that they should mandate the theory of creationism!! You dont pay for the schools. You JERK!! The people pay for it in taxes!! And you know what you should just go to a church and pray you dont go to hell for forcing your opinions on others!! What if I told you we are going to mandate being gay to go to school a$$hole!! Then what are you going to do?? You know what I want to at least say you have the courage to post this question, i give you only that.

Answer 5

As a Christian, it would be tempting to require schools to teach the way that I believe, which is to say, Creationism. Still, out of respect for our nation's separation of church and state, I believe it is wrong to require schools to teach anything regarding religion or anything for that matter that forces people to accept views that are contrary to their own religious beliefs. I believe that it is up to parents to make sure their children get the religious education that they want for their kids. Knowing my daughter's current teacher, I would cringe at the thought of her attempting to teach my child Creationism or anything of a religious nature because her particular teaching style is one that I have a serious problem with and am seeking school mediation for. I have no problem with schools not teaching Creationism, so long as in fairness, they do not teach the Theory of Evolution either. If a child wants to state atheistic beliefs in school or do a class project on Evolution, then have at it. Likewise, if a child wants to pray in school or have Bible studies, have at it again. Just don't teach religious ideas or ideas which are contrary to certain religious beliefs in the schools, and I am one happy parent.

The exception: Private schools where the schools inform parents ahead of time what they will be teaching their children. These schools can teach Creationism and any other religious beliefs or scientific theories that they want to.

Answer 6

Creationism became educated in public colleges each and each of ways by the overdue 60s. It hasnt executed education all that risky then, so I dont see what harm it can do now, it will be only another field taught. i'm quite extra worried about public colleges establishing up prayer rooms and shrinking the actual practise curriculum an increasing form of daily.

Answer 7

No.
What is there to teach?

Public schools are for the public, not just the Christian public. They teach math, science, history, etc. based on research and fact gathering. Creationism is based on faith, not scientific proof no matter what you may think. There are people who still believe the world is flat as well. If you want a "Christian" education, go to a private "Christian" school.

Answer 8

*sigh* Everybody pays taxes for public schools. Not just Christians. No ethnic or religious group should be favored by the government because of "majority" status. If the majority of people in your community were Wiccans, would you be OK with your kids being taught spells in school? Public school is for everyone. I have often wished I could afford a private Christian school for my kids, but that would be my choice.

Answer 9

Okay, I have been reading your questions and I have a question for you...

What about everyone else? Don't they have a say of whether or not they want their children to be taught your religious garbage?

I don't want that for my children. There is a reason why we have separation of church and state. It should be...SEPARATE!

Remember the burning times...well it happened because they combined church and state. People went fanatic and calling everyone a witch. Now there are real witches to reckon with and I know it is only an amount of time before I see someone come a-knocking on my door to burn me.

Answer 10

if you're going to say that creationism be taught in public schools, so should all other religions' theories on the subject. my mother, who teaches 7th grade science (with evolution involved) gets about 50 threatening calls a year telling her that she is a devil worshiper for teaching evolution. does that make sense? no, not at all. she believes in it and that does not make her evil. also, i think there should still be the seperation of church and state, with schools included in that. it helps avoid so much controversy like this. kids learn things like creationism their whole life if they are raised in that enviorment, why not teach them something they don't know, and let decide on which one to believe?


ps. majority doesn't mean everyone