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Katydid said:Didn't read all the posts, but in answer to the OP:
Creationism taught in school....
Because they cover evolution, big bang, and the pool of slush, which are all theories, so the theory of creationism should also be covered.
As far as the others go, well, if it doesn't matter, then why do you want to get rid of it?
*bangs head on desk*
Creationism is not science!
Katydid said:It is a theory of the creation of the human and animal life on earth, and just about as provable as the big bang theory or evolution.
I believe the operative word used was 'theory' and science isn't by default 'exlusionary' of information or ideas. If it was, we wouldn't have theories proven false over time because the 'majority' already accepted it.xMinionX said:Not through the scientific methods it isn't. The bible is not proof by scientific standards.
The bible is not proof by scientific standards.
Katydid said:I just caught that, thank you christiancenturion.
None of the THEORIES have been PROVED. So if you teach one THEORY, then you must teach all other THEORIES, since NONE OF THEM have been proven.
So I suppose we should teach the Hindu 'theory' of creation, and the Buddhist one, and the native American ones too? While we're att it, we better teach the 'theory' of a flat earth as well?Katydid said:It is a theory of the creation of the human and animal life on earth, and just about as provable as the big bang theory or evolution. If you are teaching theories, then you need to teach ALL theories.
All which I have been taught in public schools, I suppose that you had a point somewhere in there...Electric Sceptic said:So I suppose we should teach the Hindu 'theory' of creation, and the Buddhist one, and the native American ones too? While we're att it, we better teach the 'theory' of a flat earth as well?
So I suppose we should teach the Hindu 'theory' of creation, and the Buddhist one, and the native American ones too? While we're att it, we better teach the 'theory' of a flat earth as well?
Katydid said:First off, the theory of the flat earth has been disproven. No need to teach a disproven theory. As for the other theories, they probably fall into the creationist theory. The creationist theory does not state that the one true God created earth, but that a higher being created earth. That is how it was taught to me. So any religion that believes that the earth was created by a god, would be covered in creationism.
Thank you for that... opinion.xMinionX said:Evolution is a theory that was developed using science, and has been expanded and built upon using science.
Creationism is a cultural construct. It has no real basis in science. It was not formed out of scientific observation, but out of religion. As such, it has no place in science class. It belongs in a social studies or anthropology class.
Then you are saying we shouldnt teach any science in schools.Katydid said:Then NO theory should be taught. It is either ALL theories, or NO theory. I can live with No theory being taught.
So out with the theory of gravity (both versions)Katydid said:Then NO theory should be taught. It is either ALL theories, or NO theory. I can live with No theory being taught.
Shane Roach said:The main objection to talking about creationism in public schools appears to center around it not being science and therefore not being mentioned in science class. It is, however, a creation theory and should be mentioned alongside other creation theories along with explanations. The comparison fits right in with a science class. I have yet to hear a compelling reason that this religious objection to talking about something that is not a scientific theory in a science class when it relates directly to the subject being discussed.
Several have mentioned discussing it in some other class. I doubt seriously the public schools are going to institute philosophy classes anytime soon, but if it were covered in social studies that would be fine with me too.
Ultimately I am concerned with the way atheism is being stressed in the public forum, not which class something is taught.
joebudda said:Can you give me examples on how atheism is stressed in school?
joebudda said:Then you are saying we shouldnt teach any science in schools.
If you dont mind please tell me your definitions for theory and scientific theory. Is there is difference in these two terms?
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