Shouldn't creationism be taught in schools?

Answer 1

Only in philosophy class.

Answer 2

I don't believe that creationism should be taught in schools, because that would be pressing your beliefs, the belief of creationism, on students. Most people who believe in creationism practice at church or are taught at home by their parents as their faith. It should not be generally taught, especially since there are a growing number of atheists in most classes these days, which would be infringing their religious (or non-religious) beliefs about God.

"People need to see both sides of t he argument," as someone previously said. This isn't a war over trying to make more people believe in what you believe. When evolution in science class is taught, it's not being taught to spread atheism - it's being taught because it's a scientific theory, it has hard evidence, and it's a very real thing that can be seen even today - microevolution. Creationism is a belief, and the only reason it would be taught is to spread the belief of God - which has no hard evidence other than the bible, and has no form of solid proof.

They have Catholic schools for that. If you want your kid to learn Creationism, send them to church, send them to a Catholic school, but don't pollute our schools with your theistic beliefs.

Answer 3

Yes. I think it is worth about half an hour. Please do not take this as an insult; I do not mean to offend. Creationism, however, is a really short story--it only took seven days and a few verses in Bible. After kids are exposed to this and the Scopes trial, I would try to explain how both Muslims and Jews accept the version found in Genesis. My theme would be commom beliefs an ancient descriptions of where we all came from.

What else should we be teaching? I have about 100 things I could suggest that would be higher on the list of priorities.

Answer 4

I would be all for a comparative theology class that taught the creation stories of several different religions.

In science class only SCIENTIFIC theories should be taught.

Answer 5

Creationism is for churches. Again, there is proof for how the earth was created and evolution, and all of that other fun jazz the religion stands against. Meanwhile, creationism has an ancient book. Nothing else, just a book.

Answer 6

Sure, during the study of many creation myths from around the world in Religious Education.

Answer 7

I was taught Creationism alongside evolution.

Liesel.

Answer 8

If there is any sound science attached, then yes. If not, then maybe as part of religious study/philosophy, alongside all the World's creation myths. Can't beat a well-rounded education.

Answer 9

Yeah, i totally agree.

we will replace
Science with Creationism. who needs theories anyway.

Math, with Wicca, gotta be able to do math to get the preoprtions of an herbal mix right anyway.

History with general Paganism. (as Pagan beliefs were prevelant through most of the history of man this should not be a problem.

English with Thelma. who needs to write a legible letter when you can speak Enochain, and understand Sanskrit.

Phyysical Ed, with Astrau...Premission slips required as death can happen while wresteling for the glory of Thor.

Reading with Christianity. all knowlege comes from one book. anyway.

Answer 10

No absolutely not.

Intelligent design could be mentioned as a theory with some scientific backing. Creationism is B.S.

Answer 11

Because if you're going to teach mythology, the Greeks were much more adept in story telling. I'll take the Odyssey over the Idiocy any day.