Should public schools teach creationism alongside evolution in science classes?

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  • I'm not talking about Sunday school

    I believe in a god who created the universe, and a god who created evolution, and a god who Created Jesus. It does not need to be an in depth thing, but a teacher can at least acknowledge that some people believe in creationism over evolution. It's not only Christians who believe in evolution by the way. I wouldn't say "teach" creationism, but don't say that evolution is the only thing that makes sense. People are free to have their own beliefs, and just as teachers can't "preach" to their students, they can't try to make them all atheists.

    Yes Anonymous

  • if you can force evolution on us, we should be able to force creationism on you

    religious equality is nonexistant in america. evolutionists are allowed to force their beliefs on creationist students (i'm one of them) without reproach. if both are taught as theories nobody has to get offended.

    Yes Anonymous

  • YES!!!!

    There is NO way to "scientifically prove" the origin of life--for a theory to become SCIENTIFIC FACT it has to be observable, measurable, and repeatable-all of which are obviously impossible to use to prove the origin of life-None of us were there at the time to observe it, it cannot be repeated (one-time thing) and you cannot measure it. Therefore-either theories of the origin of life require FAITH-one in an immortal GOD, the other, in immortal Matter (rocks/organisms/etc have just always existed). All the "evidence" evolutionists use is not evidence at all, it has all been disproven. Evolution is just humanity's way of creating their own story of how the earth began so they do not have to answer to a Higher Authority and therefore can do whatever they want and live their life according to their own agenda.

    Yes Anonymous

  • What are you talking about?

    Honestly I figure if I post on this side it may get through to one of you. How naive are you that you are denying the plausibility of evolution but you accept the idea that not one organism has changed since the beginning of time? If that were the case, why are there no homosapien skeletons found during prehistoric times? I am a catholic and believe in God, but how can you look at the Bible and assume that everything in it is word for word accurate? It was written and created by men and to err is human (I believe it says that somewhere in the good book) so wouldn't it just maybe be possible that they messed up a teensy weensy bit when writing it? If you honestly don't accept that evolution may be possible you aren't a true Christian, you're an idiot.

    Yes Anonymous

  • There is a god

    It's so sad that people believe evolution! There's so many gaps in evolution with the fossils! There is no true proof but yet teachers teach to children and children are mislead to believe lies that Satan smiles at.PEOPLE say that seeing is believing... Well through the bible and Jehovah gods creations we see exactly what came from god :)

    Yes Anonymous

  • Both evoluation and creationism are theories.

    Scientist are not completely sure if the evoluation is true. They BELIEVE that "The Big Bang" theory is the most logical reason how our universe was created. People who BELIEVE in their religion that a moghty power that cannot be seen had created the whole universe. By the way, the key word in my statement is BELIEVE!

    Yes Anonymous

  • Evolution and Creation are both just theories

    Until scientists can prove that evolution is a fact, not a theory, creation should be taught alongside it in schools. By teaching them both major theories, they will be presented with both beliefs and can choose what to believe on their own.

    Yes Anonymous

  • Until

    there is a textbook with the guts to publish the "fact" of evolution i believe that all plausible theories should be taught.

    Yes Anonymous

  • Creationism should be taught in public schools

    Creationism should be taught in public schools because children should have different points of view then they should make their own decisions on whether they choose to believe in creationism or in evolution.

    Yes Anonymous

  • Creationism is just as much a possiblity!

    I think both should be taught and the child make his or her own mind up. When I was in college science was my major...and I think creationism is highly likely. Evolution has too many unanswered questions. Not one fossil has been found to prove that evolution has truly happened. Where are the animals that are in the midst of evolving???? No fossiles to support it.

    Yes Anonymous

  • Evolution is constantly changing, whereas the Bible is not. It is the one book of Truth.

    The Bible has many scientific facts expressed in it long before man had any clue about them, such as the world being round. Though men may change their view of the Bible, it does not change. Man is constantly changing his views on many things. Evolution is one of them. There have been many bogus attempts to prove evolution, but they keep changing. The Bible is fact, not theory. They should teach Fact along with evolution theory.

    Yes Anonymous

  • As creativity is needed in all fields, public schools should teach creationism along with evolution in science classes.

    Yes, I do completely agree that public schools should teach creationism in science classes along with the evolution. As creativity is needed in all fields, public schools should teach things related to creativity along with evolution in science classes.

    Yes expiredxsoul

  • Schools should teach both sides of the argument it is biased to teach only evolutionism.

    When schools teach only evolutionism it seems like they are trying to push that point on children. Many people don't believe in evolutionism and they actually believe in creationism. Families are pushed away from schools due to this fact. It just seems like the public education system isn't open to showing both sides and letting children make their own choices between the two.

    Yes B3rkIffy

  • Evolutionism is a theory, just as Creationism.

    Evolution, no matter how widely accepted in Academia, is a theory, meaning that it has not been proven as fact. Creationism is a theory in the same sense and manner. Since Evolutionism is a theory, it should be presented alongside a viable alternative such as Creationism, and it should be left up to the students to choose one or the other for themselves.

    Yes R0m4nticCar

  • Schools should teach creationism and evolution.

    I do believe that public schools should teach creationism with evolution in science classes. It is a part of history. Everyone has different beliefs, I don't think that one believe should be forced upon someone. Everyone has their own rights and thoughts. If the child does not want to be taught both then they should be in private school.

    Yes barbiegirll

  • Creationism is one theory of the beginning of the world so it should be taught.

    All theories regarding the beginning of the world should be taught to students. Students shouldn't be fed information. They should be given all of the theories and decide for themselves what they believe in. Since it would be a science class, the instructor could focus on evolution; but he or she should still expose the students to the other options.

    Yes VasilBuddy
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  • No

    Let us ask: Is there any evidence for creationism aside from faith? Is creationism a hypothesis that has been tested, peer-reviewed, etc? Or is it purely a matter of faith? I believe it to be the latter. Contrast this with the vast amount of anthropological evidence for evolution, which is provided as a foil for creationism. If creationism is 'taught' at all in schools, it should be introduced in this manner: as a baseless matter of faith which some religions believe in; not as a matter of science.

    No Anonymous

  • Nothing is taught in school that is not backed up by evidence.

    There is a lot of concrete evidence that evolution is occurring. Yes, you can call the bible evidence, but that is only one piece of evidence, and it is solely based on belief.

    No Anonymous

  • Its called separation of church and state, people.

    Its not like your kids arent going to learn about creationism in sunday school. Teaching it in school is forcing your beliefs on others, and it can be extremely offensive to people who are not christian. All kinds of wars have been started over things like this throughout history, and no good will come of it if we start now.

    No Anonymous

  • No public schools should not teach creationism.

    "Don't preach in my school and I won't think in your church."

    No Anonymous

  • Creationism is for Church.

    Kids should not be taught creationism in school at all let alone science classes. That's all opinion and our country is one of many religions, not all of which believe in creationism. If you want your kid to learn it teach it to them at home or take them to church, or even send them to a private school. But let them learn an idea based on legitimate facts not a book that was told over the course of 2000+ years where the church was inclined to exaggerate truth to convert people.

    No Anonymous

  • Evolution is a fact

    To say that it is biased to teach evolution alone would be like saying it is biased to teach only that the Earth is round without also teaching the alternate theory that it is flat. Creationism is not even a valid theory, let alone a fact.

    No Anonymous

  • No because in the first place we can not prove the existence of god while in evolution we have a lot of evidences that support it.

    The problem with creationism is that it DISTORTS a lot of scientific facts just to prove that creationism did happen. Teaching creationism to students is equivalent to teaching erroneous data. Another problem encountered with creationism is that it always attacks the weaknesses of evolution but they never cite any strong evidence of creationism. If creationism is taught in schools as an alternative, I guess we should also teach holocaust denial, alchemy and astrology.

    No Anonymous

  • No, public schools should not teach creationism in science classes, because creationism is not a science subject.

    Creationism is not a science. It is a belief shared by many that mankind came about in a manner that excludes evolution. Since it is not a science, it has no place in a science class in public schools, or any other school for that matter. Creationism could however be taught in public schools, in a separate class, which would cover all religions.

    No NWinters

  • Creationism in whose respect?

    Creationism is not science. It is not a scientific theory, let alone a hypothesis. You can't test a deity, just like you can't test fairies or other mystical creatures. Creation mythology is already taught in mythology class. It's like asking should World History be taught in Math class?

    No Anonymous

  • Creationism is false

    Science should stay in schools it would confuse children and possibly hurt people who dont believe in god. NOT ALL PEOPLE BELIEVE IN GOD there are many other religions and faiths so if we were to put one in school we would have to put them all in schools.

    No Anonymous

  • Creationism has no scientific basis.

    Creationism is not based at all on science. The only thing it's based on is an impossibly literal translation of a 3000 year old book of myths. Should we also teach the creation myths of other religions in science classes? How would fundamentalists feel about that? We are a religiously free society, not a theocracy. The Bible is only a holy book to some people, to others it's just a book. Only Evolution has a scientific basis, and it is well enough observed and understood to be considered factual. There is no scientific debate regarding the facts of evolution, the only debate is fabricated by people who want to impose their own religious agendas into mainstream thought.

    No Anonymous

  • I oppose teaching creationism in public schools because state and church should be separate.

    I oppose teachers teaching creationism in public schools alongside evolution because creationism is a religious notion, and religion does not belong in our school system. Schools should teach facts and scientific theories, not religious theories. In addition, teaching only creationism alongside with evolution is a poor idea because it only encompasses Christian beliefs, and ignores all other religious ideas on the creation of man and the world.

    No AlaBabe

  • Creationism has no place in the science classroom as it is a religious topic and is not supported by scientific evidence.

    Creationism, also referred to as creation science and intelligent design, stems from a literal interpretation of the Book of Genesis. However, even Pope John Paul II felt that evolution did not contradict church doctrine. Unlike evolution, creationism is neither explanatory nor predictive, both qualities of a sound scientific principle. Yes, evolution is ?only? a theory. So is gravity. Both evolution and gravity are described as theories because science has not yet been able to explain every aspect of either principle. However, I have yet to see gravity fail and leave me floating above the earth's surface. Evolution belongs in the science classroom and creation belongs in the religion classroom.

    No 5hiy42ac

  • Creationism should not be taught along side evolution because it is not science.

    Creationism should not be taught along side evolution because it is not science. People aren't automatically wrong for believing in it, but it is not science. Evolution might be just a theory, but it's a theory with a lot of evidence and science to back it up. Creationism is religion-based and religious education has no place in public schools

    No H0bi3Invader

  • Creationism doesn't have solid facts and many scientists do not consider it to be fact.

    Creationism should be taught in church as it relates to the Bible. The majority of the scientific community believe that the earth evolved therefore to study science properly, a base needs to be established where students can reference one model which is the likely model of our existence. Creationism could be correct and I'm not disputing that, we just need to teach what most scientists believe is true.

    No R3ubHockey

  • Teaching creationism alongside evolution would create a generation of scientifically illiterate Americans

    Creationism and Evolution are two completely different things. One is religion, the other is science. Religion should be taught in religion classes, such as Sunday School. Science should be taught in science classes. As there is no credible scientific basis for creationism, teaching it in a science class would amount to teaching religion as science, which would be a grave disservice to our students.

    No GLawrence

  • Evolution and creation are political ideas that can be messed up in a public school or forgotten. Treating the ideas as point and counterpoint is nonintellectual insanity.

    I'm an agnostic, don't read this wrong. I don't believe in evolution because of the science. Talking about everything that isn't evolution as non-science leaves no way to talk about Lamarck and the research that is ongoing where genes are turned on and off by the conditions exposed to progenitors. It's all over the news but is not "creation science". There is a real, scientific and research based cause for debate and real science which can be effectively stifled if religion is brought into the discussion. Science belongs in schools, religion too, but not as opposing ways of understanding the world where any person can pick one or the other. I went to public schools in Texas, I know how badly this screws up the understanding of religion and science both to frame them as opposites.

    No groovybox

  • Creationism is religion in the guise of science.

    Creationism is the belief that the universe was created by a Creator. It bypasses Biblical theology by stating "a creator", while not naming a specific name. If we shall teach "creationism" as a theory of a single Creator per Judeo-Christian beliefs, why not teach the Muslim belief that Jews are descended from monkey while Muslims are created by God? If science education must incorporate and accommodate religious theory, we should not stop at biology. Why not teach the steady state theory of the Buddhists to be taught in physics? After all, their belief is also based upon religious beliefs without specifically naming a creator. Why not teach the Creation myths of the Hindus in which reality is the dream of a single God? None of those beliefs are more or less valid, if we allow religion to be taught as science. While we must be careful to remember that "The Big Bang" is a theory, it is the one with the strongest evidence. And teaching "The Big Bang" does not preclude religious students from believing their Creator (or Creators) were the trigger of that event. But demanding a Creationism theory be taught diminishes the seriousness of the evolution, as well as opens the door for all religious beliefs to be interjected into all scientific discussions.

    No Pir4And
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