No, creationism should absolutely not be taught in schools. Why teach lies to children?
Religion is one of the things that really annoys me about America. Everyone takes it so seriously. Back in England, if someone suggested that creationism be taught in schools to the House of Commons, they'd get laughed out of the building. That's how it should be.
There is no doubt in my mind that God does not exist.
I will be praying for you. Also that why quite rude and ignorant. I can't wait to see your face when you see god is real and god say "so, I am a lie?"
Fairytales should be mandatory. They are good for instilling an interest in reading into children, and they teach morals. I would say that fairytales are a more important part of a child's curriculum than religion.
Your really hurting my feelings. :C
There not fairy tales it's as real as you and me.
Yeah, and let's teach med students that diseases are caused by demons inhabiting our bodies.
SURELY PRAYER MUST BE THE ANSWER INSTEAD OF SCIENCE.
No where in creation dose it say deies are caused by demons. Prayer with science , I fail to see why you can't have both.
I think that teaching children about religions is important so that they will be tolerant. It's fine to teach children about creationism, so long as the teacher doesn't suggest that it is fact.
Okay I agree with you there. The teachers should not say it is fact, let the children/teens decide on there own. :)
Creationism can absolutely be taught in schools...
...so long as those schools teach the creation stories of every major religion as well as the scientific view (evolution) and give children all the necessary facts so that they may form their own opinion on the matter.
Seriously, I'd have no problem with schools telling children that God created everyone in 7 days or whatever (either that or the Adam & Eve story--the bible can't even choose which origin story it likes :s). But that's only okay if the curriculum includes other religions (because Christianity is NOT the only belief on this earth) and doctrines. To this end, I also agree that it should be mandatory for everyone to take a "World Religions" course. Everyone needs to know the basics about other religions and should know what their beliefs are, even if only for the sake of the politically correct world we've been slowly creating. So whether or not evolution is preached as the "right" origin story, people will know what the creation stories of other religions are and how they compare.
Too bad that'll never happen.
(Also, question because I honestly don't know: is there even a DEBATE about whether or not to teach evolution in schools outside of the US? :s I can't recall anything of the sort in Canada but I don't know how it is in other countries.)
Nah, that would take to long. Most people that fight for creation in the schools are christian. The only religion that stands up against evolution is Christianity's view on creation.
I disagree. That would confuse children. Also, teachers are bias.
Creationism should be taught in the context that "Some Christians believe that..." Evolution, on the other hand, should be taught as fact - because it is undeniable fact.
America is the only developed country that takes religion seriously. I've always thought it was weird that the president always talks about God in his speeches. In England, that would just seem ridiculous.
Again EVOLUTION IS NOT FACT IT IS A THEORY!!!
Also I agree teachers are bias, I live in New York they are all Liberal. >:C
Some teachers will also be bias in favor of evolution.
No! Creationism isn't an acceptable and evolucionism is just a fact. Creationism can be debated under the condition of mere folklore. To be dumb is not an option, furthermore, god is fickle and you can still believe it even if you don't try to take the bible literally
Evolution is not fact it is a THEORY. There are a lot of things wrong with evolution, and quite frankly over exaggerated.
Give them both options, and let them decide for themselves. There are things evolution can't explain, like the flagellar motor in certain bacteria. It is so complex, that it could not have developed all at once. But it couldn't have developed slowly either, because the individual parts had no benefit to the species.
Honestly, I don't get why it's so strange or "stupid" to believe in both.
EXACTLY!!! let the kids decide for them self. Smartest statement I have read all day. (b,b)
Anything religious based should not be taught in school. Leave the religion to the religious schools, that's what they're there for.
Yeah, but not everyone goes to church. I would be fine with not teaching creation if they didn't teach evolution.
Um, what?
No school says "OMG YOU LOSER, YOU BELIEVE IN GOD, STOP BELIEVING." Pokejungle already explained it. Anyways, they only teach what they are teaching right now because there is evidence behind it. It isn't atheistic to believe in evolution or germ theory. When evidence comes forward and any theory is disproven, they change the curriculum.
And I thought they already had churches for religion and religious studies :/
Whether or not the majority believes in a higher being doesn't make it true. This is science, not a popularity contest.
@your first statement- Actually they do, they mock you for it, and say your stupid.
Not everyone goes to church. Also 90% of the time church dose not talk about creation.
