Lulu Bukowiecki: Sure. As long as neither theory is shoved down our children's throats. I think the student and their parents should have a choice which they want to study.
Brittney Inabnit: Not in Science class, it's not a scientific theory, you can't prove/disprove it. Maybe in theology class.
Michal Semple: no - unless in religious studies. it does not fit in with science and so should not be taught along side evolution. creationism is a religious theory, not a scientific theory. it pisses me off when teachers try to do both because they can confuse kids on what it is that we think we know and what it is that we think we beleive.
Deangelo Marchak: I learned evolution and creationism some 40 years ago in school. I don't see the big deal, it wasn't a big deal then.
Shad Bushweller: Creationism should be taught in public schools like it was many years ago. I would love to see children reciting Christian prayers and singing hymns that mention God ! like they once did in public school. When God was taken out of school, then all the problems arose that we see today. Drugs, alcohol, teen pregnancies, and school shootings have become the norm when God is not allowed in!
Rubi Romo: When I was in high school, both creationism and evolution were presented as possible theories. Even if you don't believe something, it is always good to have knowledge of it, so you will understand where your fellow humans are coming from who do (or don't) believe something. It's less about accepting one theory over the other, and more about presenting everything that there is. People can make up their own minds. I like to learn about various religions, just so I can better understand human culture. That doesn't mean I have to become whatever religion I study. It took less than five minutes for the teacher to explain the theory of creationism... basically God created everything exactly the way it is now, and nothing has ever changed. ! Then we moved onto evolution. The processes of that theory a! re more complex, so it took longer to explain. We did a few fun experiments, and examined lots of specimens. It was enjoyable no matter what your personal beliefs...Some kids were amazed by the genius of God's work. Other kids were amazed by the process of how the creatures evolved. Other kids just thought it was neat, and didn't really care one way or the other. It's always best to be presented with as much info as possible. Withholding info is when a society begins to have problems....Show more
Jonelle Eligio: I think both should be taught in schools. That is how I was taught and it gave me the knowledge to choose what I think. As far as religion being taken out of schools, that has nothing to do with the problems we have today. We didn't have religion in our schools either when I was growing up, my parents chose to send me to religion classes which is how it should be. The responsibility should fall on the parents not the school. The biggest problem in o! ur society is economics; simply put, parents cannot afford to raise their own children anymore, they are being raised in chaos, (aka, daycare centers)....Show more
Joni Ziak: Creationism should not be taught in schools.
Beau Starcevic: The point is public schools actually teach people to think so they will naturally tell them that evolution is an unproven theory and that it has as much cred as creationism. And this unfortunately is what they don't do in state schools so we have a load of people going round saying evolution is science - which its clearly not. Not by a long shot.
Cierra Gadbaw: Maybe creationism can be taught in a theology class, but not a science class because it isn't a science. We know from basic science that the universe began 15 billion years ago, and the Earth is 4.5 billion years old. Also the first humans appeared in Africa 7 million years ago.
Bernadette Roel: Evolution is based on science and can be backed up with science. ! If you're trying to create a competant work force, that's what matters! . Leave creation to Sunday school.
Kris Otuafi: I don't necessarily think that one or another should or shouldn't be taught. While I realize that one is science based and the other is based in religion, the subject matter itself is a touchy subject for people that believe one is right and that the other is wrong.Since neither is technically a proven fact... I think that the subject matter is best left to parents. They ought to be aloud to teach their children what they believe. On the other hand, I don't think that introducing kids to both is a bad way to go.The issue is that tax dollars shouldn't be spent on teaching children something that a large majority of people are opposed to. Whether it be on the religion side or the science side of things....Show more
Sherri Drakos: . We have to teach the kids the truth. Creationism only
Vince Delarge: Evolution requires just as much faith, only of a different kind.I'm a Christian, and I think either both sho! uld be taught, or neither should be taught.
Melvina Bieri: I think they should stick to the general studies and leave the rest up to the parents.
Georgia Dees: Of course we should teach subjects and there isn't much debate about it. If creationism is taught, it should be taught in an unbiased manner in conjunction with evolution. As a former school teacher I can think of plenty of ways to make that debate accessible and informative to students.
Abraham Ladick: only in America are they debated issues....it's one of the reasons why it's embarrassing to be an americanevolution is science based on evidence, and the evidence points to evolution being a factcreationism is based on 2000 year old fairy tales and frankly should be illegal to teach in any schooledit: You can give me all the thumbs down you want, it doesnt change the fact that I am rightit's this contempt and anti-reason that will reduce us to a third world country...Show more
Garry Ohmen: I ! (as a devout christian) believe ALL view points should be taught....it ! does no harm to learn all beliefs...after all, if it is passionately taught at home, Whats the harm of others thoughts?
Michel Mccaulley: Evolution is a scientific theoryCreationism isn't a theory. It is a faith-based interpretation of biblical doctrine and should not be taught in public schools, but is in sceince classes to give people an idea of the difference between religion and science.You nor anyone else has any concrete evidence that is reproduceable in a lab to prove creationism. We can prove evolution, and even reproduce experiments that prove it, in a lab.When you can show me a nonreligious job that knowledge of creationism is a requirement, I will say creationism should be taught in public schools....Show more
Davina Shindler: As a Christian (one strike against me) I believe it's horribly wrong for Christian's to suggest *anything* should be taught in the public schools!God said, "Thou shalt not steal!" We can logically assume He meant we as individua! ls shalt not steal or rob, and that therefore we have no collective right to steal or rob.And God didn't say, "Thou shalt not steal or rob unless a portion of the money is used to fund a good cause."Therefore it is against God to be for Public Schools!(two more strikes!)...Show more
Madlyn Fallis: No, creationism should not be taught in public schools because it of religious nature. Evolution is not of a religious nature.
Irma Poiter: I agree with Rick. Let preachers, pastors, and nuns teach religion to those that want to learn it.
Cody Shimko: Only in an elective Philisophy class!!
Conrad Puleio: evolution fails to explain the origin of the 1st organism. Since intelligent design can fully explain the situation, -then that too should be taught.Macro evolution is far from a science. So why should it be taught as a 'science'??
Willis Liburd: As a devout Christian, I say "Yes," teach them both! Even the Bible supports evolution... Noah gathered! only two of each, not two Chiuauas, two German Shepards, two English B! ull Dogs, etc.. From the two, all other breeds were created.And some people are quick to forget that it's called "the THEORY of evolution" meaning it has yet to be proven fact.
Conrad Puleio: To try to teach evolution and creationism as some kind of competitive theories is preposterous. The theory of evolution (and I suggest you go look up what a theory is in scientific terms) is based on mountains of viable evidence. Creationism on the other hand is a story in a religious text with absolutely no hard evidence, with no scientific backing, and with contradicting version even within the bible itself. At best creationism could be taught in a elective theology class (and there would be serious violations of separation of church and state along with what religions version do you teach) but any attempt to pass it off as 'science' is ridiculous....Show more
Arnette Dominici: They should either both be taught, and they should both be taught without bias or favoritis! m for one or the other.rdw...but evolution cannot be proven. There are holes in evolution you can drive a truck through. As a matter of fact, if absolute proof is a pre-requisite, much of science could not be taught.Dark...so "scientific basis" is your test. Your reliance on science is unfounded considering that science comes out with evidence that the accepted theories are wrong on a regular basis. We often hear that accepted theories have been wrong.Rick...Evolution CANNOT be backed up by science. There are many things which cannot be explained, which leaves the THEORY of evolution rather weak. As a matter of fact, in most cases, THEORY could be defined as: A guess which is backed up by data which is biased due to the fact that if you do not get the data that the group funding your research wants to hear, you no longer get your funding. If evolution was proven wrong, science as a whole would be rejected, and they cannot allow that....Show more
Ricky Frazer: N! o, teachers in public schools should not teach creationism. Teachers a! ren't preachers, and aren't required to take classes in religion. If you want your children to learn religion in school, then by all means, send them to a school which teaches religion. Does separation of church and state sound familiar to you at all? As for the Theory of Evolution, what other science would you like removed from school curriculums? Shall we just go back to a time when churches called scientists heretics and persecuted them?...Show more
Floyd Labuda: Two completely different things. Evolution is accepted science and is appropriate for science class. Creationism is mythology and not appropriate for science class. Besides, evolution doesn't attempt to explain the origin of life, just how life has changed over time. I guess if you wanted to have some mythology class to discuss religious ideas about creation that would be fine. But you would need to include all religious viewpoints, not just the Judeo-Christian one.
Kiersten Clayburn: We cou! ld teach fairy tales as well, for that is all creationism is.Why teach nonsense that depends on a particular origin story just because its our cultural origin story.That has no place in science.Evolution is taught as a theory, and it has far more proof than any cultures origin story. It has a place in a science class.Keep all the religious origins for comparative religion classes. It isn't science, and it doesn't belong there....Show more
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