If Evolutionism is not the new "State Religion", then who do the government require that it be taught?

Question

And why can't Religion be taught in the public schools?

Answer 1

Its not the new state religion because its science (like the laws of gravity etc.).
Which religion would you suggest we teach the children at the taxpayers expense? I suggest we teach them to believe in Zeus and Apollo. You see where I'm going here? There is no correct religion, they're all bonkers.

Answer 2

Well, it's obvious you have had little or no direct contact with any sort of educational system. "Who do the government require that it be taught?"

Where in the wide, wide world of sports do you get the notion that the "government" requires that "evolutionism" be taught? I know of no such law. Evolution is taught in all of our better schools because it is science, not because some "government" law or agency requires it.

Religion can be taught in our schools, but no particular religion may be favored over another. The influence of various religions on culture and society is a legitimate educational subject, but espousing one form of religion is not -- and I suspect that is what you desire. This is because of the constitution, which is the law of the land.

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Answer 3

Well, fatman20, apparently you haven't been following the news very closely lately--Creationism (which is a religious view) IS being taught in some public schools. Only it has been renamed as "intelligent design".
It seems that President Bush, in his "divine wisdom" has taken it upon himself to define science and the curricula of modern education as he sees fit--keep in mind this is the same man, who when asked about the mass being delivered in Spanish rebuked the asker with--"If English was good enough for Jesus, then it's good enough for me!"
Never mind that religion has held sway over human education and freedom for centuries (and with disastrous results, I might add), and evolution alone, stands forth as the only scientifically supported view as to the how's and why's of life on Earth and it's splendidly diverse complexity.
Creationism teaches a view that is based entirely on presumptions which involve supernatural explanantions--maybe good for a church sermon, but this does not constitute "good science" hence the fact that it should not be taught in a public school classroom. Education in this country is greatly underfunded--it is nothing but tragic that our public schools are being held to a standard of curricula that wastes tax dollars on teaching "knowledge" of no pragmatic value and distracting the principles of well-reasoned, painstakingly researched science, in the name of a politician's religious views and the views of a very vocal, socially repressive regime called the religious right.

And by the way, "evolutionism", as you call it, is not a religion in the first place--it is a position defended by biologists, zoologists, archaeologists, paleontolgists, and many other scientists, who are at this time still trying to find as of yet missing pieces to the great puzzle of life on this planet. Thank you for your question.

Answer 4

evolution is science not religion. religion isn't taught because the reason our country was founded was to create a place where religion could not interfere with the freedoms and lives of the people. if all religions were taught together, then they could be taught in public schools..

Answer 5

First, the government doesn't require evolution to be taught, it's the schools' decisions.

Religion may be taught in schools, as long as it's history of religion, or a sociological type thing. You can't teach Sunday School in the public schools. If they pass it, perhaps I should go become a teacher; I'll teach all the kids how to be good Buddhists.

Answer 6

Evolution is science, not religion at all. The First Amendment forbids a state religion, and trying to twist words to make evolution into religion and Genesis creation myths into science are crude lies that deceive no one with a normal IQ. You need to get a dictionary and look up "science' and 'religion", rather than blindly going along with such liars as Henry Morris. Thomas Jefferson forbid the Bible to be taught in public schools. If it was taught at all, it has no place in science classes. Evolution is the latest science, and we cannot have modern science without it.

Answer 7

Evolution is an accepted scientific fact. It is not what you or the general public would consider to be a theory. Scientific theory is accepted as fact until you can prove it wrong.

As to teaching religion in public schools, we come back to the same old argument. Which religion? Hindu? Islam? Jewish? If Christian, which form.... Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran..... what about Mormon? Or how about Quaker?

This country was founded on a right of being free to choose your own religion. You can not have state sponsored religion or have religion taught in the public schools. Evolutionism is not a religion, period.

As for me, I am a Born again Christian and attend a non-denominational bible church. I am not pushy about it nor do I expect others to see things my way. It works for me, I am happy with my beliefs and hope one day more people come to see Jesus as their savior too. In the meantime, I attempt to live my life as the way Jesus asked us to.

"render unto Caesar what is Caesars."

Answer 8

Evolution is not a religion, it's science. Last time I checked, science was a common subject in school.

Religion (any type) cannot be taught in school because of something called separation of chuch and state. Of course, there are plenty of schools that teach religious studies, examining the vast array of religions in the world. You just can't teach a certain religion as fact, because religion is a matter of belief, not fact.

Answer 9

You need to realize that evolution is fact, and science. Yes, parts of evolution are still considered theory, that is a scientific theory though. Not a hypothesis, or a "oh I have a theory" theory. Religion is delusion, and not based in any real fact or science. It is superstition, and dangerous to the modern nuclear capable society. Also religion is pretty lame, and does not mesh well with not being annoying and intrusive. So those are just a few reasons for why evolution is taught in school, and religion is not.

Answer 10

The reason evlolution is taught in the schools is because it is based on scientific investigation. Yes, we understand that many people say it can't be "proven" and it's a theory - but it is a theory that is constantly dissected and analyzed through scientific means. A religious view of how the world came into being is based on nothing but passed down stories that are not investigated or tested, it's about faith. That is the difference, science is an unbiased way to analyze what is going on in the world around us. The study of creation is based on someones belief in God ... and what is hypocritical of many religious people is that they deny, deny, deny science and say that science can't put a stamp on God or your belief in God but if there was some scientific evidence that proved any part of what you believed you would agree with it...however, all of those scientific facts that prove you wrong you deny....you have to make up your mind. You either believe in science or not...and if you don't you can't force your faith into schools or childrens heads - faith should be left at home.

Answer 11

The theory of evolution is a proven scientific theory, as opposed to things like astrology, alchemy or wild, unsupported conjectures.

Religion can be taught in schools, but equal time and consideration needs to be given to most or all religions and can not be required.

Creationism, as portrayed by many of the books and websites (dr dino, the crucible of evolution), is laughable as the arguments are either from incredulity or complete misunderstandings of the principles that they are tring to use.