Logical Thinking?

Question

If atheism is a religion, and religion should be banned from public schools, then shouldn't the Theory of Evolution and the Big Bang be banned.

For those of you who will argue that it's just a theory to existence, well then isn't creationism also a theory.

Atheism is a religion as it was ruled by US courts.

alotta the point is teach none not all.

Answer 1

Yes, as a Christian, I will have to admit that creationism is also a theory and just like the belief in evolution, our belief is in God. A theory is just something that can not be proven. We each make our choice.

As far as what is taught in school, my only objection to the theory of evolution being taught is that it is being taught as a FACT, not a theory. To me, this means that creationism should also be taught as a FACT but instead, it is banned altogether. Not really fair is it?

Answer 2

If A=B, and B=C, then shouldn't A=C?
Faulty logic, my friend.

In order for any argument to be made here, one has to assume your statements are true. (And I don't assume or agree that these statements are true, so...)

1. Atheism is Not a religion by it's very definition.

2. Religion is not banned from public schools. Public prayer is.

3. The Theory of Evolution and the Big Bang theory are theories based in scientific fact. Creationism isn't.

So- sure. Let's teach Creationsim, in the same class that we teach Greek mythology and Native American beliefs. Because it's not a theory based in fact (any more than Greek Mythology) and has no place in a science class.

Answer 3

1/ atheism is not a religion - where does this US courts come into it? Im English and have nothing to do with the US courts.

2/ the Theory of Evolution and the Big Bang are not beliefs of atheist. If there were no atheists they would still stand and be demonstratable.

3/ Creationism is not a scientific Theory because it has no sustaining evidence outside of the bible. Evolution and the Big Bang do and have many cross referencing indicators.

Answer 4

First off atheism isn't a religion and no the courts have not ruled that it is one.

The ToE and big Bang are scientific theories that have evidence to back them up. You have something against teaching kids current scientific theories?

Creationism is a religious theory which isn't even in the same league as a scientific theory. You people want to have it taught in public schools, then teach it in comparative religion classes. Creation isn't science as does not belong in a science class.

Answer 5

Sigh. Atheism, is a lack of belief in a god or gods. Evolution is a scientific principle and is not part of atheism though most atheists understand it. There is a considerable difference between the word theory as you would use it everyday and a scientific theory. A scientific theory is "a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses." No amount of validation changes a theory into a law, which is a descriptive generalization about nature. So when scientists talk about the theory of evolution--or the atomic theory or the theory of relativity, for that matter--they are not expressing reservations about its truth.
Creation (the literal interpretation of Genesis) is a hypothesis that has been disproven by the fossil record if we are to define it in scientific terms.
Science does not contradict any sort of metaphorical interpretation of Creation nor will it ever claim that there is no God.

Answer 6

You and your kind will stoop to any illogical superficial word-game low.

No. atheism isn't a religion. And Evolution by Natural Selection and Big Bang Theory are SCIENTIFIC theories. Creationism is not. Look up the difference.

Answer 7

Good point. All of religion is bassed of theorys, ideas, and mythology. (Yes I know Christians are going to get mad at me but frankly I don't care.) And you're right if religion is to be taken out of public schools then so should the Theory of Evelutin and the Big Bang because it's a theory, an idea, a mythology. The way this world came to be is all mythology because none of us know exactly what happened. And if you think about it Creationism and Evolutioin work together because time has no meaning for the Divine therefor one day to the Divine (as it says in the Christain Bible) can very possibly be enough of our Earth days for an evolutionary prosses to take place.

Answer 8

Atheism isn't a religion. Atheists deny the existence of any deities. Besides which, evolution is a tiny part of my beliefs as an atheist. The theory of evolution is science and has very little to do with belief or disbelief in god, as evidenced by the number of christians who believe in evolution.
The word theory has a slightly different meaning in relation to science than in layman's terms. In science, to achieve the status of theory means that it is all but proven and generally accepted by scientists. The theory of creationism isn't even close to proven (as there is no proof) and is generally not accepted by scientists.

Answer 9

Evolution and atheism are in no way the same thing.
And evolution is a theory in the scientific sense (a model that fits all available data), creationism is a theory in the colloquial sense (a conjecture).

I'm not going to argue whether atheism is a religion, because it would make no difference to the logic of your argument.

Answer 10

There is no logic on your question.
a public school is a school managed by the government and on the constitution, it is your right to choose your own religion, so you as an atheist will not be banned to be enrolled in a public school. A poublic school is open to the public, to the whole citizenry who want to enroll thereat either from any kind of religion.

Creationism is not a theory but a belief that God created the earth or world or universe.

theory

the·o·ry [th əree, three]
(plural the·o·ries)
noun
1. rules and techniques: the body of rules, ideas, principles, and techniques that applies to a subject, especially when seen as distinct from actual practice
economic theories
Many coaches have a good grasp of the theory of football but can't motivate players.

2. speculation: abstract thought or contemplation
3. idea formed by speculation: an idea of or belief about something arrived at through speculation or conjecture
She believed in the theory that you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

4. hypothetical circumstances: a set of circumstances or principles that is hypothetical
That's the theory, but it may not work out in practice.

5. scientific principle to explain phenomena: a set of facts, propositions, or principles analyzed in their relation to one another and used, especially in science, to explain phenomena

belief

be·lief [bi lf]
(plural be·liefs)
noun
1. acceptance of truth of something: acceptance by the mind that something is true or real, often underpinned by an emotional or spiritual sense of certainty
belief in an afterlife

2. trust: confidence that somebody or something is good or will be effective
belief in democracy

3. something that somebody believes in: a statement, principle, or doctrine that a person or group accepts as true
4. opinion: an opinion, especially a firm and considered one
5. religious faith: faith in God or in a religion's gods

For your enlightenment see and examine the difference between theory and belief which I wrote it here.
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in theory under hypothetical or ideal circumstances but perhaps not in reality

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Answer 11

Atheist isn't a religion, if it were we would be exempt from taxes. Evolution and the Big bang have nothing to do with atheism. They are scientific findings.