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The creation as told in the bible can't be proven to be accurate historically either.
It could be taught I suppose in some sort of class that teaches pupils about myths. We could for example cover astrology in the same class.
When did that ever stop you guys?The creation as told in the bible can't be proven to be accurate historically either.
The creation as told in the bible can't be proven to be accurate historically either.
It could be taught I suppose in some sort of class that teaches pupils about myths. We could for example cover astrology in the same class.
I'm not going to repeat myself about the wheat and the tares.I've always agreed that creationism could be mentioned in a social study class during a lesson plan on world religions. However, this won't be taught as "this is how it happened", it would be taught as "this is what X believes".
There are still a couple problems with this, though. I've never met 2 creationists that believe the same thing or interpret their creation mythology the same way. The mention would still have to be generalized -- simply stating that YECs believe in a 6-day creation while more liberal denominations of Christianity either see it as allegory or try to relate "day" to a long time period.
Additionally, even after you consolidate the numerous Judeo-Christian interpretations into 2 general groups (YEC and OEC), you still need to go over the creation stories of the other major religions. For example, in Islam, you have almost the same story, but I'm not aware of any mention of the time it took God to make everything. IIRC, Muslims believe Allah just did it all at once with one word. Hindu's believe that Vishnu instructed Brahma to create the world. Then you have the Shinto and other creation stories.
Teaching things about creationism, at this point, with it's diverse origins begins to look more like a separate college course, since you can't really cram it all amidst a high school class on world religion.
One thing constantly overlooked is that the bible creation story isn't the only one floating around out there and neither is there just one version of it.
Who is "you guys"?When did that ever stop you guys?
So? when did that ever stop you guys from going outside your boxes?Who is "you guys"?
I'm not a historian
So you automatically lump everyone on the planet into a box labelled "you guys" because you encountered a few dudes that do that?So? when did that ever stop you guys from going outside your boxes?
I get geologists telling me about botany, botanists telling me about psychology, and psychologists telling me about botany.
Big deal.
Is that a threat?That doesn't strike me as healthy behaviour.
Nope. Just a statement that your behaviour is not healthy. You're generalising. Prejudging everyone based on the actions of just a few.Is that a threat?
Yes -- do you have a problem teaching evolution in a mythology class?Anyway do you have a problem with teaching creationism in a mythology class?
Yes. Evolution is a scientific theory and belongs in a science class.Yes -- do you have a problem teaching evolution in a mythology class?
You want to talk reasoning?Rational arguments typically don't work on irrational people.
Yes -- do you have a problem teaching evolution in a mythology class?
2 Corinthians 6:15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?Why do you have a problem with teaching creationism in a mythology class?
Then why did you ask me, if not just to use my answer to vent and/or ridicule?You have a problem because you feel it's offensive and it's status as a myth is merely contradictory to your religious beliefs.
Yes. Evolution is a scientific theory and belongs in a science class.
Why do you have a problem with teaching creationism in a mythology class?
2 Corinthians 6:15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
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