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When used in non-scientific context, the word “theory” implies that something is unproven or speculative. As used in science, however, a theory is an explanation or model based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning, especially one that has been tested and confirmed as a general principle helping to explain and predict natural phenomena.
Evolution is still a theory- even though it is being taught as factual.
Yes, evolution is a scientific theory. From wiki...
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Scientific theories are the most reliable, rigorous, and comprehensive form of
scientific knowledge.
As such, the theory of evolution should be taught in science classes.
Conversely, Creationism or Intelligent Design can be taught as an alternative religious or mythological explanation, but certainly not science and should not be scene as competitive theory (simply because it is not).
Yes it's fine and appropriate for evolution to be taught since it's standard in the science world.
It's really important for schools and parents to teach their kids to read and be curious about things even they seem contrary to what they believe. It's a lifelong skill to be able to teach yourself and find out about things that, at some point in your life, other may not have wanted you to be exposed to. And I'm not talking about porn.
Whoops, I clicked on the wrong one, I misread it. I meant to vote that it is perfectly fine to teach evolution, it is the only scientifically proven basis for us being here that we have.
I think it's irrelevant. Since evolution is the principal scientific explanation for how life currently exists, there is absolutely no reason it should not be taught in school. As for religious explanations, that's fine too, whether discussed in school or not. It does little good to shield children from dissenting opinions. They need to be aware of all viewpoints, regardless of "fact," "theory," "myth," "intelligent design," ad nauseum.
Little has ever been gained by fostering and maintaining ignorance.
Isn't that what a humanities class is for? Maybe those aren't common anymore.
They've been slowly but steadily getting pruned in recent years because that material isn't covered on the new high stakes standardized tests.
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I meant to vote that it is perfectly fine to teach evolution, it is the only scientifically proven basis for us being here that we have.
What are your thoughts on teaching evolution in schools?
