Should creationism be taught in public schools? (bias, education, support)

[Strel]

Originally Posted by HistorianDude

Ignoring that humans actually do use 100% of their brains already, I think I've heard that question asked in relation to aliens.

How would we tell a suitably technically advanced alien apart from god?

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C. Clarke

[navyapproved]

Originally Posted by mjs1987

Schools need to teach students about creationism. Even if it is not taught in science class, it absolutely needs to be taught in schools. How will students be literate enough to deal with the arguments of creationists if they dont know anything about creationism and what it teaches? In my religious high school, we learn about both. It is irresponsible to not teach them about creationism given how important an issue it is not only in this country but also in the developing world. Many Islamic nations and also African nations have large segments that believe in creationism. To be ignorant of the other sides viewpoints makes it more likely that you will be converted into their viewpoint. It also creates a backlash. Some, perhaps many, may find that they like the creationist message and resent the suppression of it. Ignoring and suppressing it is not the best way to eradicate the viewpoint. Let's face it, evolutionists want creationism in general to be outlawed by force of law and eradicated as soon as possible. They didnt even want the creationists to be allowed to have their own museum. Scientists wanted the govt to shutdown the creationist museum. There is no "tolerance" for the creationist point of view. Even though science is meant to encourage different viewpoints, it rarely is like that. Scientists were the people that were the most vehemently against plate tectonics of Wegener and the most hostile to Galileo.

It doesn't "need" to be taught in school, and absolutely doesnt need to "absolutely needs" to be taught.

It is a fabricated myth created by believers in mythology to explain their believe in an afterlife because they are too gutless to face mortality.

Get over it, and when your time comes, take it like a man.

[navyapproved]

Originally Posted by Strel

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C. Clarke

you forgot to insert "by rubes" between, "indestinguishable' and "from".

[TRUEGRITT]

Originally Posted by navyapproved

It doesn't "need" to be taught in school, and absolutely doesnt need to "absolutely needs" to be taught.

It is a fabricated myth created by believers in mythology to explain their believe in an afterlife because they are too gutless to face mortality.

Get over it, and when your time comes, take it like a man.

Again, in your opinion. You are not the ultimate authority so stop acting like you are.

[JetJockey]

Originally Posted by mjs1987

Schools need to teach students about creationism. Even if it is not taught in science class, it absolutely needs to be taught in schools. How will students be literate enough to deal with the arguments of creationists if they dont know anything about creationism and what it teaches? In my religious high school, we learn about both. It is irresponsible to not teach them about creationism given how important an issue it is not only in this country but also in the developing world. Many Islamic nations and also African nations have large segments that believe in creationism. To be ignorant of the other sides viewpoints makes it more likely that you will be converted into their viewpoint. It also creates a backlash. Some, perhaps many, may find that they like the creationist message and resent the suppression of it. Ignoring and suppressing it is not the best way to eradicate the viewpoint. Let's face it, evolutionists want creationism in general to be outlawed by force of law and eradicated as soon as possible. They didnt even want the creationists to be allowed to have their own museum. Scientists wanted the govt to shutdown the creationist museum. There is no "tolerance" for the creationist point of view. Even though science is meant to encourage different viewpoints, it rarely is like that. Scientists were the people that were the most vehemently against plate tectonics of Wegener and the most hostile to Galileo.

Technically, I suppose I was 'taught' Creationism in my Physical Anthropology class in college....but we were taught how ridiculous it is and how unscientific it is. I guess I'd be perfectly okay if Creationism were taught in that way

Like I mentioned earlier, we had two Creationist deconversions in a short 8 week semester.

[Strel]

Originally Posted by mjs1987

Schools need to teach students about creationism. Even if it is not taught in science class, it absolutely needs to be taught in schools. How will students be literate enough to deal with the arguments of creationists if they dont know anything about creationism and what it teaches?

I'm pretty sure that addressing that issue get a low priority in school budgets.

For a reason.

There is no reason to teach it in school, and it is unconstitutional to teach it in PUBLIC SCHOOL. Why do you not grasp this?

In my religious high school, we learn about both.

I highlighted an important word. See?

It is irresponsible to not teach them about creationism given how important an issue it is not only in this country but also in the developing world.

No, it really isn't.

Many Islamic nations and also African nations have large segments that believe in creationism. To be ignorant of the other sides viewpoints makes it more likely that you will be converted into their viewpoint. It also creates a backlash. Some, perhaps many, may find that they like the creationist message and resent the suppression of it.

Then teach in in ANTHROPOLOGY CLASS along with the myths of other cultures. And really, what exactly do you think they are going to "teach"about Creationism? Got any lab experiments in mind for the kids?

[quoite]Ignoring and suppressing it is not the best way to eradicate the viewpoint.[/quote]

Well then it's a damn good thing that isn't happening!

Let's face it, evolutionists want creationism in general to be outlawed by force of law and eradicated as soon as possible.

LOL You really were educated in a religious school. Whoo!

They didnt even want the creationists to be allowed to have their own museum.

Whoa, now that is pure fantasy. Every scientist I know LOVES the creation museum. IT'S EFFIN HILARIOUS. They have a caveman riding a dinosaur! Seriously!

Scientists wanted the govt to shutdown the creationist museum. There is no "tolerance" for the creationist point of view.

Should there be tolerance for lies and stupidity? Oh and your conspiracy theory is total nonsense and never happened.

Even though science is meant to encourage different viewpoints, it rarely is like that. Scientists were the people that were the most vehemently against plate tectonics of Wegener and the most hostile to Galileo.

Different viewpoints that are testable and have evidence to support them. Hello!

[Strel]

Originally Posted by JetJockey

Like I mentioned earlier, we had two Creationist deconversions in a short 8 week semester.

I'm curious, what finally got them to wake up?

[TRUEGRITT]

Originally Posted by JetJockey

Technically, I suppose I was 'taught' Creationism in my Physical Anthropology class in college....but we were taught how ridiculous it is and how unscientific it is. I guess I'd be perfectly okay if Creationism were taught in that way

Like I mentioned earlier, we had two Creationist deconversions in a short 8 week semester.

It does not sound like it was being taught but rather lampooned.

[twinArmageddons]

Originally Posted by TRUEGRITT

It does not sound like it was being taught but rather lampooned.

In a scientific setting, one should expect no less.

[Redraven]

Originally Posted by navyapproved

He is anything you want him to be since he is fictional.

Prove it!

Give us irrefutable scientific evidence that proves the non-existence of God!