Forums → WEPR → Evolution, creationism and the school cirriculum

Not really, we have enough proof (Fossil records, common descent, etc), to at least prove that there is some form of change/adaptation going on - we teach the facts we know and make clear that the parts we aren't sure of are based in theory. However, creationism is based almost purely on outdated research, stuff from holy books that are thousands of years old and highly-biased 'scientific' studies.

I may admit that some form of evolution is happening, but what about the Big Bang theory? That is really what parallels creationism.

because we have seen it from space and know that it is round.

For instance, no one can argue against the fact that the Earth is round, because we have seen it from space and know that it is round

A theory, by definition, is a way of thinking that has not been proven 100%

But creationism and evolution are theories, because no one was actually there to see it, and scientific evidence can be misinterpreted

Cinna- that made me laugh. However, there are really people who believe that. Look at Flat Earthers on TalkOrigins.com. Its quite funny.

I may admit that some form of evolution is happening, but what about the Big Bang theory? That is really what parallels creationism.

You don't have any proof then you stay out of the secular schools.

Well to start out i dont beleive in evoltuion so the fact that other things cant be taught really ticks me off

thank you i mean im a creationist but i have no problem with evolution being taught TOO just its rediculous

we are in Canada not the US

So let me ask you; forget private schools, forget faith as a whole; do you have a problem with creationism being taught at private schools?

Man, it's funny seeing the evolution of Samy - looking at the first post in this thread I actually LOL'd. Anyway, if ya wanna learn 'bout creationism then do it in your own time. Keep your religious stuff in your religious institutions and let the scientific facts do the talking in schools and other places of education.

A theory, by definition, is a way of thinking that has not been proven 100%.

For instance, no one can argue against the fact that the Earth is round, because we have seen it from space and know that it is round.

But creationism and evolution are theories, because no one was actually there to see it, and scientific evidence can be misinterpreted.

I may admit that some form of evolution is happening, but what about the Big Bang theory? That is really what parallels creationism.

So let me ask you; forget private schools, forget faith as a whole; do you have a problem with creationism being taught at private schools?

do you have a problem with creationism being taught at private schools?

Erm...Secondary education is grades 6-12; I much prefer it be stripped entirely, but if it must, then teach it as electives only in secondary school and college education. This is the area in which children develop intellectually, as they start to think hypothetically, and I feel that schools should embrace and encourage hypothetical, aka experimental and theoretical thinking. It improves their minds--it's good brain food *munch munch*