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I live in Australia & have heard in news lately that 'creationism' is being introduced into a large percentage of USA schools.
Is this true? If so, is it a blatant oppression of other than Christian beliefs? Is this the reason behind it?
There has been talk of bringing it in into some Aussie schools too. I am past school age myself, just interested in others opinions on this.
My own beliefs are other than Christian & think it would be detrimental to wipe out other belief systems.
Thanks.

2007-10-05 14:46:25 · 37 answers · asked by Blood Makes Noise 6 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

>> Thanks to all those who answered.
>> I have respect for all belief systems, as everyone needs something to believe in. Didn't want to offend anyone out there. I hope I haven't.
Ciao!

2007-10-05 15:04:12 · update #1

37 answers

That's an exaggeration of the truth.

There have been one or two high-profile cases (in particular, the Kansas State Board of Education) of Christian fundamentalists trying to force "equal time" for the so-called Intelligent Design movement.

Luckily, clearer heads have prevailed, by and large, and we've managed to keep the camel's nose out of the tent, so far. But we freethinkers know we're going to be there to block there efforts at every step of the way...

2007-10-05 14:51:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6 4

This is indeed true. Many religious people refuse to acknowledge the evidence in favor of evolution, so they argue that if schools are teaching a groundless theory that flies in the face of their beliefs, then their beliefs need to be taught. At this point, I really don't care. This is a politically correct society, and we need *everyone* happy.
It's not an oppression of other's beliefs per se, it's just that Christians complain the loudest. Now, that is not meant as a slam, but if a religious group is upset or complaining or causing conflicts over something, it usually Christians. I'm sure if other groups were to cause a stink, one of 2 things would happen:
A) Their beliefs would get taught as well or
B) Nothing would get taught because one thing will piss someone off but teaching EVERYTHING is unacceptable.

2007-10-05 14:57:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tom L 4 · 2 0

I think that creationism isn't attempting to oppress other Christian beliefs about Christian dogma per se, I think it is more like an attempt to discredit scientific evidence for how old the Earth is and how living beings on Earth got here.

I'm an agnostic pagan, so it doesn't oppress anything I believe in, and the creationist promoters have been the butt of many a joke by people who know that their theory is a lot of nonsense.. There are many Christians who realize that it is a lot of nonsense. I don't think that other Christian sects are worried about being oppressed or wiped out by the creationists. Actually, I will bet you that the other Christians cringe at having to have the creationists in their "camp" of Christianity. I bet it is embarrassing to have the same religion as those really dumb people.

Just my opinion, but anyone who actually believes in creationism is one taco short a combination plate. The elevator doesn't go to the top floor. The light bulb is out. Real real dumb.

2007-10-05 14:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Morgana 7 · 2 1

Creationism shows via Science, not the Bible, that Creation by an intelligent designer was responsible for the universe we live in.

It does not push Christianity or the Bible.

It uses real Science to show the absurdity of Darwinism.

Things like Newton's 2nd Law of Thermodynamics and the Law of the Conservation of Angular Momentum.

Leap Seconds and how the Moon is moving further away from the Earth at a rate of 2.5 cm per year.

Which means that 15 million years ago the moon would have been scraping the snow from the top of Mt. Everest.

And 129,000 years ago the earth would be spinning around on its axis more than once each second.

And of course the mapping of the human Gnome has put the final nail in the coffin of evolution, but many brainwashed scientists refuse to admit it.

Pastor Art

2007-10-05 14:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2 3

Here's an article that answers some of your questions. I'll post the link and the introduction and you can click on it if you want to read the rest of the article.

http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2007/09/28/feedback-ashamed

Dear Answers in Genesis,
Quite frankly I hope you are ashamed of yourselves, because I am in you. Dont get me wrong, I have no problem with religion, or religioius people. I do however take very strong exception when you begin claiming that your religion is scientific fact.
How dare you show such an abomination to school children. How dare you damage their education in that way. How dare you use a museum to try to recruit them to your faith. I am crrently studying physics and find it offensive, and unforgivable that you would choose to ignore a thousand years worth of scientific evidence.
It is due to these reasons that I am requesting that you close down your newly opened creationism museum.
I would like it very much if you could provide me with some 'proof' that the universe is 6000 years old. I would also like to know how hard you have to work at ignoring the countless amonts of evidence which show this to be wrong.
How can you claim that dinosaurs and humans co-existed together? Not only does this theory have no grounding in common sense, it is also unfounded. Fossils of dinosaurs which have been uncovered have been carbon dated and found to be far older than 6000 years old. How do you explin this away, and how does it feel to know that you are damaging school childrens education by presenting such outrageous theories as fact.
—N.M., U.K.

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Actually we’re not...

2007-10-05 15:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0 2

Creationism is not being brought into many schools, but many people are trying to force science teachers to include creationism as an "alternative" to evolution. It's sad that 100 years after Darwin, we're still having this debate in America. Americans are among the least educated of any modern western society and it shows.

2007-10-05 14:55:26 · answer #6 · answered by A Plague on your houses 5 · 2 1

Not exactly true. The Kansas State School Board was attempting to have it pushed through so creationism could be taught in school. For details on it and the various attempts to stop it venganza.org. Yes, that is the FSM website but it is one of the most informative about the issue.

2007-10-05 15:01:26 · answer #7 · answered by meissen97 6 · 0 1

The idea of teaching Intelligent Design in science class is not a matter of Religion vs Science. It is a matter of two scientific possibilities being taught. Design and Evolution. Probably neither will ever garner 100% of the scientific community's approval.

Also, Intelligent Design isn't "The Christian God spoke, and all this came to pass." It is simply that someone or something actually placed us here - whether you chose to believe that it was the Christian God (I do) or the Muslim God, or a Hindu God, or Zeus or little green men from a more intelligent place is up to you.

2007-10-05 14:56:26 · answer #8 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0 2

Hard for most people to believe, but I am Christian and believe in the Big Bang. I don't want to narrow my view of God to think it has to be the way some human wrote it. I view the bible as more symbolic and the true meaning comes in the understanding or the search for understanding in the symbolism. I think that a class in Creationism is fine, but make it an elective. I believe that a science class should be taught with analytical, scientific based knowledge and not religion.

2007-10-05 14:51:55 · answer #9 · answered by CherryCheri 7 · 5 2

I am a Christian, so I believe in creation, but I see your point. I don't think they are doing this to wipe out other beliefs. If I was in your position, I would feel the same way, so I definitely don't disagree with you. I say just try to find out more information, but don't get too mad.

2007-10-05 14:50:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3 1

I live in the U.S. and I haven't heard that creationism is being introduced. I think you have been misled.

Creationism, along with intelligent design needs to be taught in religion classes only. Neither belong in science classes since neither can be scientifically tested.

2007-10-05 14:55:26 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

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