Since almost none of you could give me a brief answer as to what entails ID(not all of you) But that question was meant to find out who actually knew what ID entailed and had made an informed decision to teach their kids that,and those who really only have a vague idea,spurred on by their pastors. If you are not fully informed,why would you want it to be taught. Also,since I was told to look it up myself,does this mean that those who answered as such will refrain from EVER asking a question about evolution,and instead,actually study it for themselves?As far as I am concerned,those who told me to "look it up" should have the sincerity to never ask a question about evolution again. Agreed?
2007-05-11 02:14:04 · 20 answers · asked by nobodinoze 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No I don't want intelligent design taught in school. I don't understand why they wouldn't be learning it at church. You can "learn" evolution with out believing it. You can teach ID at sunday school. You learn everything. I don't believe in ID and I never did. Its an OT belief. Its in a religion book. Religion doesn't belong in school.
My kids soul isn't for sale. Its mine and thier to worry about.
2007-05-11 02:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe people aren't fully informed because they haven't been taught. You require proponents of ID to be "fully informed", yes? Where do you think they should go to get that information? When someone tells you to look it up, don't be offended. You've told them the same thing. Evolution is as far-fetched as they come. I love the term "missing link." Know why? It's an oxymoron. There is no link if it's missing! Can no one see that? "There's a link, it just hasn't been found yet" is weak. Very weak. Weaker than the argument that we were created, and not as apes. Yet they still teach that. But the beauty of it is, you can believe anything you want. But teach both, and let people decide for themselves.
2007-05-11 02:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would want it taught in school not as a religious believe but as another possibility of the way life came to be. If we close our minds to any possibilities we damn ourselves from possible enlightenment. Could they both be correct? Could God have used evolution to bring about his creation? Could life have started amino acids? Could God just have spoken and poof? Why not allow people the right to hear all the choices and make the decision for themselves. Many of the answers here want to curtain options. If it is not hurtful to society then why not let them entertain the notion?
2007-05-11 02:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by spchedder 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course we should teach intelligent design!
Because I believe that the Flying Spagetti Monster created everything and she is an intelligent being.
So of course we should teach "intelligent design"---as long as the illustrious history and all of the "proofs" of the Flying Spagetti Monster's "saucy" existence are taught along side all of those silly "Adam and his Rib" stories.
Our heaven has a stripper factory and a beer volcano. Who are you to say we're wrong? The children must know what treasures heaven holds for them!
On holy days, we dress and talk like pirates. Why do we do this? Because the Flying Spagetti Monster gets mad if we don't. The children MUST learn this!
May you be touched by her noodley appendage...RAMEN!
2007-05-11 02:21:31 · answer #4 · answered by Nick V 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe both should be taught in schools as a theory only. No I dont believe in evolution but school is to make you think. I believe in the creation story in the Bible plain and simple. It is also the parents responsibility to teach their children there thoughts on all things taught in school. The books have one interpretation but stories handed down have another on certain things. Like just said not everything you read will be the truth...well of course unless its the Bible. Here comes the thumbs down haha. Oh well Peace out...............
2007-05-11 02:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by powerliftingrules 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a valid concept. The idea that life on Earth is far too complex to have been developed through the exclusively through a slow evolutionary process has basis. It becomes a statistical argument then, given the supposed age of the solar system and the time in which the Earth would be hospitable to life - what is the likelihood that life could not only be developed through natural means, but also evolve is subject to debate.
When it comes to these ideas - nothing should be "taught" but rather discussed. Theories should be presented in a way to challenge them and hold them to scientific and logical muster.
2007-05-11 02:19:46 · answer #6 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Kids should be taught both sides if they are to exist in the real world. The real world does not consist of just one theory but many. Teaching them (but not insisting something is right or wrong, that it just exists in our society) will give them tools and a broader understanding of how humans of all kinds think, react etc. Why limit them to what a portion of humanity holds to be true?
2007-05-11 02:19:25 · answer #7 · answered by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I do not think any of this should be taught in the schools, including religion. This needs to be taught at home or in church. If you cannot teach one, you should not be able to teach another. It is forcing a belief on individuals that they may not agree with. If you are interested in it, you should study it yourself.
2007-05-11 02:16:57 · answer #8 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because ,
everything is designed intelligently and there is a DESIGNER whom we call the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
This is the undeniable reality that should be teached to kids
2007-05-11 02:27:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If ID was taught in public schools in the USA, I would move to another country.
2007-05-11 02:17:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋