Creationism is a religious concept. As we all know, every time religion enters the school there are tons of arguments about it. People of differing religions will have different perspectives on creationism and will have slightly differing beliefs on it. (Wikipedia lists 6 different types of creationism, not counting versions accepted by other religious faiths.) Who is going to say which view of creationism is correct?
What annoys me is the fact that some people are willing to take their children out of school and home-school them if evolution is taught. I think that the concept of evolution is not a critical-enough issue to take a child out of school for. If you decide to take your child out of school, please make sure it is for a good reason, such as the overall quality of their educational experience.
I suppose some people might view the concept that species have evolved over time through natural selection as religious doctrine. Personally I view this an aspect of biology and a scientific principle which is not as an alternative to religion. Religion is not science and visa versa.
I don’t believe it’s proper or ethical to teach religious concepts in public school science classes. If we must, any classroom discussion about religion should be limited to it’s impact on our society and limited to social studies and not science. In that case all major religions should be discussed on how religion impacts a society, it’s mores and it’s lifestyles.
Anyone that pulls their kids out of school as a protest, should consider the concept of natural selection. When their children grow up and have to compete in life, hopefully they’re prepared to do so. It’s a tough and unforgiving world, those unprepared will fall by the wayside.
Of course, some parents will be comforted by the fact that their kids are better prepared for the afterlife. Some consider hardships and suffering as a quick path to the top.
Creationism is a religious concept. As we all know, every time religion enters the school there are tons of arguments about it. People of differing religions will have different perspectives on creationism and will have slightly differing beliefs on it. (Wikipedia lists 6 different types of creationism, not counting versions accepted by other religious faiths.) Who is going to say which view of creationism is correct?
What annoys me is the fact that some people are willing to take their children out of school and home-school them if evolution is taught. I think that the concept of evolution is not a critical-enough issue to take a child out of school for. If you decide to take your child out of school, please make sure it is for a good reason, such as the overall quality of their educational experience.
This is a point taken. Right—what version of Creationism do you teach? The Christian version? The Hindu version? Which one?
I’ve always believed that Creationism (I’m Christian) and Evolution can co-exist. Both are correct. I’ve also never understood why man is so interested in discovering how his species came to be. In what way does knowing that help you live your life better? What is gained from that knowledge?
I too believe that Creationism and Evolution co-exist.
I don’t believe in the literal sense that God took a pile of sand and poof, there was a man.
But, I do believe that God manipulates nature, and controls, if you will, the way of things.
I personally feel that Evolution being taught in our schools is yet another way of pushing religion aside. All religions, especially Christianity. The atheists probably feel that they’ve ‘won’ this particular battle. And they probably have.
But then maybe I’m making too much of it. Don’t know.
I suppose some people might view the concept that species have evolved over time through natural selection as religious doctrine. Personally I view this an aspect of biology and a scientific principle which is not as an alternative to religion. Religion is not science and visa versa.
I don’t believe it’s proper or ethical to teach religious concepts in public school science classes. If we must, any classroom discussion about religion should be limited to it’s impact on our society and limited to social studies and not science. In that case all major religions should be discussed on how religion impacts a society, it’s mores and it’s lifestyles.
Anyone that pulls their kids out of school as a protest, should consider the concept of natural selection. When their children grow up and have to compete in life, hopefully they’re prepared to do so. It’s a tough and unforgiving world, those unprepared will fall by the wayside.
Of course, some parents will be comforted by the fact that their kids are better prepared for the afterlife. Some consider hardships and suffering as a quick path to the top.
“All major religions should be discussed on how religion impacts a society, it’s mores and it’s lifestyles.” end quote.
I think this would be a great idea. Just to even open up a discussion on it. However, perhaps it would be opening up a can of worms?
But so too could Evolution be opening up a can of worms, if there are religious students who feel strongly about their particular faith. The teacher could have their hands full!
I suppose some people might view the concept that species have evolved over time through natural selection as religious doctrine. Personally I view this an aspect of biology and a scientific principle which is not as an alternative to religion. Religion is not science and visa versa.
I don’t believe it’s proper or ethical to teach religious concepts in public school science classes. If we must, any classroom discussion about religion should be limited to it’s impact on our society and limited to social studies and not science. In that case all major religions should be discussed on how religion impacts a society, it’s mores and it’s lifestyles.
Anyone that pulls their kids out of school as a protest, should consider the concept of natural selection. When their children grow up and have to compete in life, hopefully they’re prepared to do so. It’s a tough and unforgiving world, those unprepared will fall by the wayside.
Of course, some parents will be comforted by the fact that their kids are better prepared for the afterlife. Some consider hardships and suffering as a quick path to the top.
“All major religions should be discussed on how religion impacts a society, it’s mores and it’s lifestyles.” end quote.
I think this would be a great idea. Just to even open up a discussion on it. However, perhaps it would be opening up a can of worms?
But so too could Evolution be opening up a can of worms, if there are religious students who feel strongly about their particular faith. The teacher could have their hands full!
If discussed at all in public schools, religion should be discussed in sociology, definitely not science.
I don’t know how one can equate a discussion about evolution to atheism.
I suppose some people might view the concept that species have evolved over time through natural selection as religious doctrine. Personally I view this an aspect of biology and a scientific principle which is not as an alternative to religion. Religion is not science and visa versa.
I don’t believe it’s proper or ethical to teach religious concepts in public school science classes. If we must, any classroom discussion about religion should be limited to it’s impact on our society and limited to social studies and not science. In that case all major religions should be discussed on how religion impacts a society, it’s mores and it’s lifestyles.
Anyone that pulls their kids out of school as a protest, should consider the concept of natural selection. When their children grow up and have to compete in life, hopefully they’re prepared to do so. It’s a tough and unforgiving world, those unprepared will fall by the wayside.
Of course, some parents will be comforted by the fact that their kids are better prepared for the afterlife. Some consider hardships and suffering as a quick path to the top.
“All major religions should be discussed on how religion impacts a society, it’s mores and it’s lifestyles.” end quote.
I think this would be a great idea. Just to even open up a discussion on it. However, perhaps it would be opening up a can of worms?
But so too could Evolution be opening up a can of worms, if there are religious students who feel strongly about their particular faith. The teacher could have their hands full!
If discussed at all in public schools, religion should be discussed in sociology, definitely not science.
I don’t know how one can equate a discussion about evolution to atheism.
“I don’t know how one can equate a discussion about evolution to atheism.” end quote
Because there are many believers (I’m not one of them) who truly believe in the literal sense of the Bible. And for those people, Evolution is sacrilegious. An athiest would see evolution, as a win, so to speak, for their side. I know it sounds crazy, but there are even crazier things in this world!
I believe that it should be taught in college this way we don’t have to waste any more time and any more money over this issue. It should be called Evolution I (A non-religious view.) Let adults choose what they want to learn.
Evolution and global Warming have something in common. The Powers That Be would have you think that ALL scientists march in lock step to the tune of man made global warming, and the theory of evolution. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Since the discovery of DNA, a significant part of the scientific community has delved into the elements of what takes place in a DNA strand. They reason that the possibility of the myriad of things that happen to make an eyeball, for example, being by accident is about as likely as piling up a bunch of lumber and waiting for a house to materialize.
Evolution and global Warming have something in common. The Powers That Be would have you think that ALL scientists march in lock step to the tune of man made global warming, and the theory of evolution. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Since the discovery of DNA, a significant part of the scientific community has delved into the elements of what takes place in a DNA strand. They reason that the possibility of the myriad of things that happen to make an eyeball, for example, being by accident is about as likely as piling up a bunch of lumber and waiting for a house to materialize.
There are many things in this world that defy explanation. And many things, that even science will ever be able to explain.
I remain with an open mind over the possibilities. And truly believe as well, in the Almighty. But how they (science and religion) interconnect, I don’t believe we will ever know until we are able to ask Him ourselves.
