Does Huckabee believe that Creationism should be taught in public schools?

Question

I know that some people belief that Creationism should be taught in public schools, as opposed, or in conjunction with the scientific theory of evolution. Does Huckabee think this as well? If so, has he made any logical arguments for this stance?

I don't think a belief in God means you deny evolution.

I don't know why all the Chuck Norris jokes...but i have to say, after 5 years, Chuck Norris jokes are still funny.

Sentinel: Woud it also be fair to teach about the FSM?

Evolution is the only theory.

Are there any links to Huckabee's stance, or does it just stem from his belief?

Thanks ruth, very good answer.

Answer 1

While Huckabee says that he does not believe in evolution, he has no problem with schools teaching evolution as a theory. "We shouldn't indoctrinate kids in school," he has said, adding, "I wouldn't want them teaching creationism as if it's the only thing that they should teach.'' Huckabee has said that if a family prays together outside of school, it doesn't need to worry about whether children are allowed to pray in school. In response to questions about why he sent his children to public schools rather than religious private schools, he said that he felt it was not the schools' job to teach his children how to pray. In response to the Sept. 11 attacks, Huckabee proclaimed a "Student Religious Liberty Month" in Arkansas and encouraged students to "turn to their faith and pray."

Answer 2

I don't think a belief in God means you deny evolution. --- Nor do I, nor does Huckabee nor Chuck Norris --- however he got into this question. I have no objection to having creationism taught in schools, providing evolution is also taught.

I know God created the universe, not just our ratty little planet. God also created the evolutionary process. To me, this makes God much more intelligent and interesting.

Answer 3

I guess it's ok to teach it but since it is not scientific, it would have to be taught under some religious study, fortunately that doesn't exist within the education system. Also which story would they teach, the christian one, the budhist one, the muslim one? They would be better off making an hour of church a week compulsory for everyone under 21.

Answer 4

Yes, Huckabee wants to turn America into a theocratic police state. I hope you are a baptist because it's going to be the new state religion.

Answer 5

Well, I don't know his official stance. But let's see. He's a Baptist preacher who doesn't believe in evolution. My guess would be that's a big yes.

EDIT: No, a belief in God does not mean you do not believe in evolution. But we don't have to assume anything about it since Huckabee already has said himself he doesn't believe in it. His words, not an assumption.

Answer 6

Yes, and Chuck Norris wants to go back to grade school to catch up and learn some.

Answer 7

I think only if Chuck Norris is teaching the class will he want it to be taught!

Answer 8

His official stance doesn't metion it:
http://www.mikehuckabee.com/?FuseAction=Issues.View&Issue_id=7

but here it seems like he's trying to pass it off as a states rights issue:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20071205/D8TAUN3O4.html

but here, perhaps in order to appease non-evangelical republican voters, he says he believes in creationism but does not believe it should be taught in public schools:
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070504/27240_Huckabee_Explains_His_Views_on_Evolution.htm

Answer 9

Yes, he also believes in Chuck Norris.

Answer 10

He says no and points out he did not do it when he was governor. Hopefully you can take him at his word.