Evolution vs. Creationism...Thoughts?

Evolution vs. Creationism...Thoughts? [+ favourites]

Thoughts I posted on a discussion board for a class of mine...

I don’t think that public schools should be able to teach creationism. If they do, they should have some sort of system that allows the teaching of it, but the parents of the students have to sign a permission slip or something like that informing the staff of which theory they would like their child to learn; and should have separate classes for the two groups. Science is normally factual, proven information, but in this case, science goes as far as it can to explain evolution, but NO ONE will ever know for sure. It’s a question to think about but it may not even have a place in school. The Bible offers miracles, scenarios that are not plausible at any point in time. Maybe these miracles are just parables meant to teach a lesson, but if this is the case and the book is fictional, should we believe the theory of evolution printed in this book? Maybe the whole thing is a fictional parable that inflicts fear into the hearts of its readers causing them to try their best to live a good life. On the other hand, science may be wrong. However, scientists attempt to apply a logical thought process to the theory of evolution and when asked for an explanation of the theory, they can justify their beliefs. What is logical about everything in this universe being created in 7 days by a single entity? Why was it created and what created the creator? If clergymen can come up with a solid explanation of this, then by all means, give students the option of learning it in public schools. But then you have the separation of church and state. Either way, someone is going to be unhappy. I think that we should stick to the scientific way of teaching and leave the theological aspects to the church, or the unknown should not be taught at all in schools. But that can be argued by Aristotle’s theory that nobody knows anything anyway. It’s such a complex subject. It gives me a headache.

What do you think?

If morality is to be included in the educational system, then creationism is probably not the most efficient way to create moral healthy minds.

I don't think the government can be trusted to guide children on the right path. If anything, education should be a source of information only. And creationism is not information, it is theory. (and a bad one at that)

Science is information.

You touched base on this but I think it's the main point: Christianity is a system of control. The fears instilled by it keep people in line... but not necessarily leading the good life. Moreso leading a predictable and controllable life. So when this is taught in school it is not done to widen children's minds... it is done to create future pawns.

"Hating everyone protects me from elitism."

I think that the purposes of high school education are to prepare us to be productive members of society AND to give us access to information that is likely to be relevant to such lives. Whether we beleive in creation or not i think that it is relevant and should therefore be included, although i agree that it should not be taught as fact.

I think the primary concern is that it is taught as fact, not as "information".

And yes, any information that can be taught should be taught as long as those receiving that information are permitted to conclude what they wish about it.

"Hating everyone protects me from elitism."

I think they need to stop portraying opinion as fact and just humbly admit that KNOW ONE KNOWS!
I think that they should stop trying to lie to the children about the origins of man and just teach physics and chem because those are the most interesting and they are full of FACTS.
eh.

"Anything is Possible when you think illogically."

The stories of the Bible are supposed to carry deeper meaning. Catholics argue that even if the stories are fictional that they still teach good morality.

Both the scientific and religious views of creation are most likely wrong. But I don't see how if we really do figure out creation or evolution will really benefit us. It's just an answer.

"I love to see people struggling for their purpose in life..."

I think that most religions are based on good morals.
Yeh what can we do if we figure out where we are really from that we can't already.

"Anything is Possible when you think illogically."

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creationism is not information, it is theory

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I think the primary concern is that it is taught as fact, not as "information".

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"Wht cry for those that often cry? Instead, help them smile, and smile for those that smile."

Whether creationism or evolution are wrong, evolution is based on science and doesn't stem from political ends. And based on the track record of Christianity creationism will be regarded as being as ridiculous as us living on a flat world.

"Hating everyone protects me from elitism."

but all they have to say to be completely justified, is "your right, they 'knew' that the world was flat, but they were wrong. just like you 'know' creationism is wrong'"
and that is really all they have, i guess that would be a tool of the moronic, but it is enough, because what can we say? yeah, we know we have had mistakse, but we are right this time.? how is someone with 'faith suppose to accept that? and because they hve a valid reason as to why it isn't as retarded as a flat world, they do have a point.

"Wht cry for those that often cry? Instead, help them smile, and smile for those that smile."

I have no clue what you just said.

Regardless, creationism has as much evidence as a flat world did, and stems from the same mythilogical reasoning.

"Hating everyone protects me from elitism."

Creationism is pretty much Greek mythology. It's a story that helps explain answers.

"I love to see people struggling for their purpose in life..."