Should Creationism Be Taught In Public Schools?

As for Creationism, I die a little every time it's taught in a "science" class. It has no evidence to support it, and it makes about as much sense to teach German in said class as it does Creationism.

I strongly believe that all Religion should be taught as Mythology.

As for Creationism, I die a little every time it's taught in a "science" class. It has no evidence to support it, and it makes about as much sense to teach German in said class as it does Creationism.

I have no particular problem with it being brought up in classes specifically about Religion or Mythology, so long as the teacher makes it a point to let students know that it has no basis in fact, and no place in this world as a legitimate field of study.

Really though, if you want to learn about religion; do some research into the plethora of them that exist in this world. If any of them interest you, attend services. Schools shouldn't offer anything more than brief mentions about ALL Religions, and it should be legally punishable to teach with bias on the subject.

I don't know how people can think we just appeared one day and started evolving from monkeys.

I mean if we really evolved from monkeys why can't they talk? And where are the creatures in between monkeys and us.

I just wanna cuddle all the trolls, otherSerj, Sev, (and Flion for the topic!) Thanks for the laughs, you guys are amazing.

I just wanna cuddle all the trolls, otherSerj, Sev, (and Flion for the topic!) Thanks for the laughs, you guys are amazing.

And where are the creatures in between monkeys and us.

I'm agnostic, So is Lolserj. Sev has been a Christian forever, I'd suggest looking back in old threads before assuming people with legitimate views are trolling.

The only reason I'm +1ing sev is because I'm really happy he's actually defending his corner. He always feels like he's outnumbered in religion threads and I don't like people picking on other people when it's a subjective topic.

There's a difference between arguing a minority viewpoint, and being picked on. Just because you hold an unfavorable opinion doesn't mean you're being picked on, it means you're standing with an unpopular viewpoint. Granted a lot of people post saying "lolreligion stupid" and spam it, but seeing as their arguments are uninteresting I pretty much ignore them, as should anyone who takes the topic seriously.

I'd rather read an unpopular or wrong argument that has interesting insights than one that offers nothing new and argues a strong position.
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In any event, I haven't seen anyone in the US discuss how this is a states' issue seeing as states set the academic requirements for their public schools.

Schools are in place to train people to be able to work an function in our capitalist economy. If states feel that creationism is a worthwhile topic to create productive workers then allow them to include it. If you live in a state or region that values religion or creationism as a substantial moral influence, sure allow it taught. If you're in a state or region that doesn't put so much weight in the influence of religion then there is no reason to force students to learn competing theories. If a parent still believes that religion is worthwhile then there are plenty opportunities to learn about it. I took religion class for many years on saturday and sunday, without ever having to ask my school for it.

Arguing this as if it's a federal issue is kind of pointless because it isn't. Some places will teach creationism, others will not.

My mother (bless her soul) actually got me to believe in the good Lord before he took her in a traffic accident last month.

I don't know how I would be able to live without God in my life now.

I'm sure she wouldn't want me to live on feeling sorry with my self. So praise the Lord for giving her eternal life with him. I can only hope she'll be there to greet me when the good Lord takes me too.

I'm not even sure The Church preaches Creationism anymore. I specificially remember an encyclical discussing the concepts of "theistic evolution" or "guided evolution" and their acceptability with the leity.

I do find it amusing how hard some people will work at calling theists "stupid" though (not directed at OP).

I also am amused by someone named sandalphon so vehemently raging over a topic that hadn't even had someone speak up yet.

Lastly, insert any comments i've made in the last 300 exhausting religion threads on this forum. I miss vinvv.

Why should humans be exempt from evolution when animals of all kinds have clearly evolved over the years?

Why should humans be exempt from evolution when animals of all kinds have clearly evolved over the years?

Why should humans be exempt from evolution when animals of all kinds have clearly evolved over the years?

What's the difference between humans and animals?

There's your answer :)

Considering the base of human evolution is that we share something like 99% of our genetic make-up with chimps, I'd say there is very little difference.

Considering the base of human evolution is that we share something like 99% of our genetic make-up with chimps, I'd say there is very little difference.