Creation: Should it be taught in schools?

Should Christiancreation be taught along side evolution in schools?

I say yes, it definitely should.

EDIT: Sorry I didn't make a poll. Now I've used up my poll for the day.

no. let the parents teach fairy tales at home

I'm fine with it being taught in schools.

Just far the hell away from a science class.

Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.Vampyronight

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

No. I dont think it would be viewed as a proper AKS. And thats ignoring the whole religion thing there. But no school is suppose to prepare you for your work life. I dont think creation will matter.soulfood4

Teaching evolution provides no benefit for most future jobs, either.

Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.Vampyronight

[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.DeeJayInphinity

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

[QUOTE="soulfood4"]No. I dont think it would be viewed as a proper AKS. And thats ignoring the whole religion thing there. But no school is suppose to prepare you for your work life. I dont think creation will matter.Vampyronight

Teaching evolution provides no benefit for most future jobs, either.

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[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.Vampyronight

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

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[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.Vampyronight

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

Most of evolution has already been proven. The fact that it's still "just a theory" doesn't change a thing. Gravity is still "just a theory." :roll:

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[QUOTE="soulfood4"]No. I dont think it would be viewed as a proper AKS. And thats ignoring the whole religion thing there. But no school is suppose to prepare you for your work life. I dont think creation will matter.Darthmatt

Teaching evolution provides no benefit for most future jobs, either.

gynocologist

[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.Darthmatt

Well, I just think it should be brought up within the context of "problems with Evolution." You see, that's the real problem. At my high school (eons ago), teachers were forbidden to discuss the problems and holes within Evolution. Yes, forbidden.

If teachers were required to show all the faults with Evolution based off current science theory, then I'd be satisfied with leaving creationism out of the (science) classroom. But if you're going to provide a theory that has many issues with it without even the mere mention of an alternate theory, well, then I consider that wrong. Either throw in a small rebuttal by creationists or inform students completely of all the problems related to evolution- I personally don't care either way.

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[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.Vampyronight

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

I don't think you understand the scientific meaning of a theory.

Even gravity is a theory.

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[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.NearTheEnd

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

I don't think you understand the scientific meaning of a theory.

Even gravity is a theory.

:| gravity isn't a theory its a natural phenomenon

absolutely not.

evolution is science. creation is pseudoscience. I dont want pseudoscience taught in public schools when our kids are dumb enough as it is

[QUOTE="NearTheEnd"][QUOTE="Vampyronight"][QUOTE="DeeJayInphinity"]

[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.SOTE

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

I don't think you understand the scientific meaning of a theory.

Even gravity is a theory.

:| gravity isn't a theory its a natural phenomenon

Wrong. In science, it's still a theory.

I wonder what the Creationists think of the highly trained scientists who spend years researching biology and evolution. I'll bet it would look something like this.

Man evolved from a common genetic lineage as apes and dogs.... Muuh a haa ah aah ahh!!!!!

[QUOTE="NearTheEnd"][QUOTE="Vampyronight"][QUOTE="DeeJayInphinity"]

[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.SOTE

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

I don't think you understand the scientific meaning of a theory.

Even gravity is a theory.

:| gravity isn't a theory its a natural phenomenon

It's still a theory even though it's obvious it exists. Same thing goes for evolution but apparently evolution has gaping holes? :lol:

yes, why not teach both sides. flavort

why not teach buddhist side, islamic side, jewish side, zoroastrian side, taoist side, sikhist side, and hinduist side? those people just have to sit there and enjoy it right? well how would you feel if they were the only ones and not christian creationism you'd be pissed off and so would they :|

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[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.DeeJayInphinity

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

I don't think you understand the scientific meaning of a theory.

Even gravity is a theory.

:| gravity isn't a theory its a natural phenomenon

Wrong. In science, it's still a theory.

no the scientific explanation of gravity is a theory...ie theory of relativity but gravity itself is NOT a theory

yes, why not teach both sides. flavort

There's thousands of sides.

HELL NO!

Students, especially in the 21st century, should not be fed those primitive baseless lies.

Well, I just think it should be brought up within the context of "problems with Evolution." You see, that's the real problem. At my high school (eons ago), teachers were forbidden to discuss the problems and holes within Evolution. Yes, forbidden.

If teachers were required to show all the faults with Evolution based off current science theory, then I'd be satisfied with leaving creationism out of the (science) classroom. But if you're going to provide a theory that has many issues with it without even the mere mention of an alternate theory, well, then I consider that wrong. Either throw in a small rebuttal by creationists or inform students completely of all the problems related to evolution- I personally don't care either way.

Vampyronight

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[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.SOTE

It's not science so keep it away from the science classes.

Well until Evolution is proven, it's just a theory as well. Squashing alternate theories for something that isn't proven and has its own flaws does nothing to better a child's education.

I don't think you understand the scientific meaning of a theory.

Even gravity is a theory.

:| gravity isn't a theory its a natural phenomenon

Wrong. In science, it's still a theory.

no the scientific explanation of gravity is a theory...ie theory of relativity but gravity itself is NOT a theory

people say creationism is a theory, yet their only proof is the bible. in my opinion, creationism is nothing more than an idea based entirely on faith.

so, evolution is science, creationism is pseudoscience. our kids are dumb enough as it is

yes, why not teach both sides. flavort

Under one condition: every creation story is taught, including the 300+ currently practiced religions, as well as mythological and dead religions, equally. I know this is impossible, so my answer is no.ShuLordLiuPei

Technically, both Greek and Roman mythology are taught. Hmm...I think they should be banned.

[QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.Darthmatt

they actually have creation scientist.

[QUOTE="ShuLordLiuPei"]Under one condition: every creation story is taught, including the 300+ currently practiced religions, as well as mythological and dead religions, equally. I know this is impossible, so my answer is no.LJS9502_basic

Technically, both Greek and Roman mythology are taught. Hmm...I think they should be banned.

[QUOTE="ShuLordLiuPei"]Under one condition: every creation story is taught, including the 300+ currently practiced religions, as well as mythological and dead religions, equally. I know this is impossible, so my answer is no.LJS9502_basic

Technically, both Greek and Roman mythology are taught. Hmm...I think they should be banned.

[QUOTE="Darthmatt"][QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.flavort

they actually have creation scientist.

No, not at all. Only facts should be taught in school, and religion should be kept well away from schools. Oh, and this thread needs a poll.Bourbons3

[QUOTE="ShuLordLiuPei"]Under one condition: every creation story is taught, including the 300+ currently practiced religions, as well as mythological and dead religions, equally. I know this is impossible, so my answer is no.LJS9502_basic

Technically, both Greek and Roman mythology are taught. Hmm...I think they should be banned.

They're usually taught in literature classes though. Nobody is in science class explaining lightning bolts with Zeus.

A "Major World Religions" class should be required for everyone. I think it would help out a lot of ignorant people.

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[QUOTE="Darthmatt"][QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.mig_killer2

they actually have creation scientist.

I am not refering to YEC

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[QUOTE="Darthmatt"][QUOTE="Vampyronight"]Yes- I'm not saying do a 3-week lesson on it, but if you're going to teach evolution (which has its own gaping holes), you should at least provide an alternate theory. Take 20 minutes in a class and do a small rebuttal used by the creationists and call it a day.flavort

they actually have creation scientist.

I am not refering to YEC

Have a science class and a religion class.. no reason to seperate them. And no reason to read out the Qu'Ran in a catholic country either. If mostly everyone is Christian in the area, focus on that religion but don't leave the other ones out.

That's how it works in Europe, and it works wonders.

All schools of thought should be covered.

They're usually taught in literature classes though. Nobody is in science class explaining lightning bolts with Zeus.

A "Major World Religions" class should be required for everyone. I think it would help out a lot of ignorant people.

NearTheEnd

I'm not arguing the class....just stating that religions are taught in public schools. Which is a fact...doesn't matter the class.

Your idea may at least help with tolerance of others though....

Have a science class and a religion class.. no reason to seperate them. And no reason to read out the Qu'Ran in a catholic country either. If mostly everyone is Christian in the area, focus on that religion but don't leave the other ones out.

That's how it works in Europe, and it works wonders.

Vfanek