I would like to hear your opinion, but only wise answers please. It would help if you had a basic background of the concept of evolution.
2007-09-27 05:21:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It should because it's scientific fact. And in public schools it's forbidden to teach theology so they should be able to hear one idea of where we came from.
Evolution is very real, but that does not mean there isn't a God/ess
I also strongly agree with what A. Mercer said. Without the knowledge of evolution, there would be no vaccinations or treatments for genetic disorders nor would we know what genes are responsible for certain ailments (like colour blindness or Fragile X)
2007-09-27 05:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by Megegie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that anyone ever said that evolution shouldnt be taught in schools. Some people just feel that it should not be preached in schools. You can see the result in some of the answers given. Blind faith giving their answers on BOTH sides of the discussion.
I would greatly enjoyed, and benefited from, some discussion on the theory side of it. And some discussion on the holes that are still left. Some of them are pretty big. I can still remember the charts showing a gradual and logical step-by-step change from fish to amphib to reptile to bird. But the 9 things which make a mammal? Its a fun exercise to try and create a step-by-step which doesnt involve multiple features having to suddenly appear at the same time. Or the bat (abit easier to come up with but still abit strained).
Im a believer in evolution but I think it does our children a disservice and does not teach proper science to pretend that there isnt still some work to do there. (whats really fun is now that Quantum Mechanics has some things to say in the alternative arguments)
2007-09-30 06:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by Gandalf Parker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite simply, it's an important theory in the field of biology, a subject that is taught in every High School. (If a school doesn;t have a course that deals with biology, teaching evolution is the least of its troubles.) The opponents of evolution often argue that evolution should not be a part of the curriculum because it's "just a theory." However, science classes would have nothing to teach if they couldn't discuss theories. Chemistry, for instance, is based entirely on atomic theory. I don't think anyone has a problem with chemistry being taught. (Scientific "facts" are rarely "proven facts". Rather, they are scientific ideas that have gained widespread support amongst the scientific community.)
In addition, evolution has been witnessed in nature (mainly microevolution). Any change in gene frequency qualifies as microevolution. Failure to teach students about genetic variation and mutations would undermine their ability to understand both molecular and Mendelian genetics. Not only that, but the fossil record indicates that evolution is a solid theory. In addition, the Urey-Miller experiment provides an excellent support of abiogenesis. (That experiment has been replicated plenty of times in accordance with the scientific method.)
Also, evolution is an important aspect of biology. One problem faced by doctors nowadays is the issue of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Evolution explains that exposing bacteria to drugs, causes any existing resistant bacteria to thrive with reduced competition, later causing the population of bacteria to be completely resistant. This idea is based purely on evolutionary theory. Without this understanding, treating diseases like AIDS and tuberculosis would be much more difficult. Personally, I want all potential doctors to be aware of this information.
2007-09-29 14:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by x 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The debate about this topic is something that really annoys me, because, even though I'm a Christian and don't believe we came from monkeys (or the sea, as that's another theory), I believe most of the people who are against it don't understand what evolution in itself is. We are constantly evolving, and that's a scientific fact. For example, today's generation is inches taller than a few generations ago. That's evolution in a nutshell. Just gradual changes over time. Those who flip out and think all evolution means is that we came from monkeys don't understand that that is just ONE VIEW, not the WHOLE CONCEPT. I absolutely believe evolution should be taught, it just shouldn't be narrow in focus.
2007-09-27 05:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by Christine 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Evolution is the only current theory as to the origin to the variety of species. Therefor, when teaching biology in school, evolution should be covered. There is no other theory (there are some quasi-hypotheses), so nothing else needs to be covered.
2007-09-27 05:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Evolution is the basis for modern biology. It would be impossible to teach biology without teaching evolution. There is no religious agenda behind evolution. It is science. It is a theory that is based upon tons of evidence and has had millions of research hours poured into it. It had led humans to a better understanding of how our bodys work and why they work. This has led to better understanding of disease and how to treat diseases.
2007-09-27 05:26:34 · answer #6 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Compare evolution to the theory of gravity. Should the theory of gravity be taught in schools?
2007-09-27 09:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Evolution is a controverstial theory that most people follow because it's interesting to them.
2007-09-27 05:30:50 · answer #8 · answered by Darkskinnyboy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that because religion isn't taught in public schools so shouldn't something that contradicts those beliefs also not be taught? The subject is just too controversial to have it in public schools.
2007-09-27 05:25:31 · answer #9 · answered by frozenpancake582 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋