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Q: Should creationism be taught in shools? -- A: YES!
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09/11/08 19:29
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Here is a recent article in which a leading British education expert states "Just because something lacks scientific support doesn't seem to me a sufficient reason to omit it from the science lesson Now, my purpose is not to poke holes in that idea but rather to present the following solution which up until now, I've not heard anyone put forth. I, F69, formally wish creationism to be taught in the classroom. But only if we also teach evolution during bible study. For if lack of scientific support is enough for a theory to end up in a science classroom, then lack of religious support should be enough for a theory to end up in a biblical classroom. Thus, in my proposal, if a biology class spends one week, one hour a day examining creationism as an alternative to evolution in schools, then the bible studies must dedicate an equal amount of time (6 hours) to presenting evolution as an alternative to creationism in church. How about it creationists? Doesn't this seem like a peaceful and equitable way to resolve our differences?
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Re: Q: Should creationism be taught in shools? -- A: YES!
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09/11/08 21:03
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Just can't keep your finger out of the religous / science light socket can you. And of course I will grab hold. Shocking...... Why does Creationism or ID need to be taught in science class, why not as a social studies lesson, or philosphy topic? Hell throw evolutionism in to these studies also. So yes teach all manner of things, let our youth sort it out. Just do not teach unprovable topics in our science classes. Ken
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Re: Q: Should creationism be taught in shools? -- A: YES!
[Re: Joozey]
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09/11/08 21:39
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Teach them that nobody knows or has the answer. But that would be wrong..
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Re: Q: Should creationism be taught in shools? -- A: YES!
[Re: lostclimate]
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09/11/08 22:23
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Knowing exactly, down to all the details, what happens is not quite the opposite of claiming 'nobody knows', that was all I was saying. I do not pretend to know everything at all, I just think people should be educated about what we do know. Sure, there will be parts of or even entire theories that are 'questionable' to some extent, but in search of truth I do not think we must get sidetracked by silly theories like supernatural unicorn spaghetti monsters and creationist insta-cadabra-bang-and now there's life-talk. That probably sounds way less respectful than I meant and for that I do apologize, but I really do not take people very serious when they believe God is trying to fool us all by putting 'fake fossils' in the ground and made this earth 4400 years ago in 6 days or so. Sorry, but science has shown already that the earth is far far older and that life evolved. Apart from an overwhelming lack of evidence that this creation happened of course. Again, I apologize for my bluntness, I'm a bit pumped today I guess, Cheers
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