What do you think?
2007-05-04 12:14:57 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You didn't specify what class.
Keep it out of the SCIENCE classroom. It is not a science.
But if you want to discuss creationism in public schools in a comparative religion class, or philosophy class, or debate class, or sociology, or politics, or literature, or current events, or history, etc. why not. But note that I say *discussed* ... but not *taught* (any more than we should *teach* Christianity in public schools).
And please, for people who say that both should be taught so that kids can "make up their own minds" ... again, that's not what you do in a SCIENCE classroom. We don't offer the theory of elements (earth,air,fire,water) as an alternative to the atomic theory in chemistry class. We don't discuss geocentrism as an alternative to heliocentrism in an astronomy class. In short, you teach what science IS, and then give the *basics* of what the current scientific thinking is.
When there is a genuine controversy among scientists, then it might be worth discussing the controversy. But THERE IS NO CONTROVERSY ABOUT EVOLUTION AMONG SCIENTISTS ... NONE, NADA ... Scientists are in pretty much unanimous support of evolution as the best theory of biology there is. So there is no place for creationism in the SCIENCE classroom.
What is unforgivably cynical is the idea that as creationists find themselves unable to make any persuasive headway within the scientific community (because their arguments are laughable in front of scientists who actually understand the issues)... instead want to plead their case in front of children so that "they can make up their own minds" outside of the influence of the scientific community.
Just despicable!
2007-05-04 12:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by secretsauce 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
No. It is my job to teach my child religion, spirituality, and creation. It is bad enough that children have to go to public school at all. The average teacher is an adult that can't control children. Teach creation? Ha. Can we just teach some reading and writing? I wish they would let me keep my property tax, and put mine in a private school.
Oh yeah, you found my hot button.
2007-05-04 12:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be a good idea. However, most schools have far too many biased teachers and administrators, so they would not do it. It is legal according to the US Supreme Court to teach creation, or evolution, or both. What is illegal is to "require" that either be taught. It is totally up to the school .
2007-05-04 12:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by johnnywalker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless it is filed under a class which studies fictional literature and creative ideas (and is an elective class.) We already have so much curriculum to cover, we don't have room for any nonsense.
Let's teach these kids how to budget, balance a checkbook, read, write, and the other list of things that will be useful in their lives first.
2007-05-04 12:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Whether all students are Christians are not, it doesn't matter. Right now all students are required to learn evolution, no matter what their religion. And it has never been proved. In fact, on his death bed Darwin admitted to making it up. But that is never mentioned. So yes, if the THEORY of evolution is bing taught, so creation should have equal time, and yes in science class. Like I said students are not given a choice on learning evolution, so why discriminate against Christians because of creation? My children are learning about other cultures and their religions in schools, but the name of Christ is strictly forbidden. Now who is being discriminated against?
2007-05-04 13:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Then they'll have to teach fairy lore along with all the other beliefs people want to proselytise...when will the kids get an education break amidst all the indoctrination samplers.
School is for teaching not preaching.
Why do you need to say "God made everything" in a classroom anyway? because that's all there is to creationism, what's to teach?
2007-05-04 12:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by CHEESUS GROYST 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be taught in the same class where children might learn all the creation myths, such as social studies. Every religion has a creation myth. Did you have a particular one in mind?
2007-05-04 12:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by banker lady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not as science.
If public schools want to have a course in which the creation myths of various cultures are explored (World Lit/Myth, Sociology, Comparative Religions, etc.) I think that's great.
2007-05-04 12:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by N 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think we should leave the religious beliefs up to the parents. as for science class....and teaching evolution....i think whatever theory the school believes should be taught in the public schools....I am a Christian saying this. But in private schools....then teach that God made it.
2007-05-04 12:20:05 · answer #9 · answered by Teenager 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes its history. Its in a book that has been proven to be historically correct, so just like they teach old Incan or Roman beliefs, they should also teach creation
2007-05-04 12:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by bballsistaKT 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋