12-01-2004, 02:37 AM
Quote:schools are pretty much run either at the state or local level, and how children are taught varies quite a bit from one area to another. it is not completely out of the realm of possibility to promote this type of learning.
if you are asking me to decide if creationism should be taught as a yes or no answer, i would say yes simply because i think all popular theories be presented. i feel that it is unfair that some not so popular theories would not be able to be presented simply in the interest of time it is not feasible. i think the way to work around this is to give the kids an assignment to do a reasearch report on a non-commonly accepted theory on "the basis of living beings"
i dont think this is really an outrageous idea.
So what you're basically saying is that a theory with NO supporting evidence should be taught in SCIENCE CLASS and be given equal time with a theory with MOUNTAINS of supporting evidence?
Should the Hindu world-creation story of Shiva and Kali be given equal time? I would guess it should.
What about flat-earthers?
EDIT: And talking about Greek mythology? WTF? That was taught in LITERATURE class because, well, that's what it is. If science classes taught stories of Zeus and Hera as the creators, there'd be a problem. But since it's lit, there is none. I think if the creationist stories were taught in the same manner as Greek Myths - that we know this is all false, but these are stories that have shaped peoples' lives - there would be no problem.
Edited By Sir O on 1101868995