Evolution being taught in public schools

[Gamer Outpost]

Evolution is a bunch of baloney. So is the Big Bang theory. The world (and universe) is far too complex to be explained by a simple theory like evolution.

Schools teach evolution because it fits into the science curriculum. Schools cannot make a whole unit's worth of lessons on theology, because it's fairly straightforward. Plus, teaching about one theological creation idea would mean they would have to teach them all.

Evolution does not favor a religion, which is why it is accepted by the government. Although believing in evolution is not necessary at all for students to become successful scientists.

 

[Elmo]

Teach the science in schools.
If you are religious, you will get the rest from your church, and can make up your own mind.

 

[Forces of Steel]

Both should be taught; let the students decide what makes the most sense to them.

 

[Gio]

I know one thing... If I had kids, they wouldn't go to public schools.

:lol:

Evolution is a bunch of baloney. So is the Big Bang theory. The world (and universe) is far too complex to be explained by a simple theory like evolution.

Schools teach evolution because it fits into the science curriculum. Schools cannot make a whole unit's worth of lessons on theology, because it's fairly straightforward. Plus, teaching about one theological creation idea would mean they would have to teach them all.

Evolution does not favor a religion, which is why it is accepted by the government. Although believing in evolution is not necessary at all for students to become successful scientists.

That's what I've heard a lot of people say.

 

[Gamer Outpost]

I know one thing... If I had kids, they wouldn't go to public schools.

:lol:

Evolution is a bunch of baloney. So is the Big Bang theory. The world (and universe) is far too complex to be explained by a simple theory like evolution.

Schools teach evolution because it fits into the science curriculum. Schools cannot make a whole unit's worth of lessons on theology, because it's fairly straightforward. Plus, teaching about one theological creation idea would mean they would have to teach them all.

Evolution does not favor a religion, which is why it is accepted by the government. Although believing in evolution is not necessary at all for students to become successful scientists.

That's what I've heard a lot of people say.

Yep, and it makes sense. What I don't like is how schools teach evolution almost as if it is a fact, similar to how they teach kids about gravity and physics.

 

[Venom]

I know one thing... If I had kids, they wouldn't go to public schools.

:lol:

Evolution is a bunch of baloney. So is the Big Bang theory. The world (and universe) is far too complex to be explained by a simple theory like evolution.

Schools teach evolution because it fits into the science curriculum. Schools cannot make a whole unit's worth of lessons on theology, because it's fairly straightforward. Plus, teaching about one theological creation idea would mean they would have to teach them all.

Evolution does not favor a religion, which is why it is accepted by the government. Although believing in evolution is not necessary at all for students to become successful scientists.

That's what I've heard a lot of people say.

Yep, and it makes sense. What I don't like is how schools teach evolution almost as if it is a fact, similar to how they teach kids about gravity and physics.

That's becuase there is scientific evidence, not a story written years ago that has no proof to back it up.

 

[Apollyon]

That's becuase there is scientific evidence, not a story written years ago that has no proof to back it up.

It's true. I'M PROOF

 

[Bluezone777]

The big bang theory and evolution are not scientifically proven as that would require actually witnessing the event that started the world or in the case of evolution actually witnessing evolution occurring which we can not do. No one was there to witness it so all you got is blind faith in the end. If we can not physically see it or ourselves then it will never be proven.

A theory in science is basically stating that I think this kinda makes sense but I can't really prove it nor disprove it. Do you really want to hold faith in something a man claims might be true that will most likely just get tossed out and replaced later on by another man? A law on the other hand in science is proven because the claim was actually witnessed.

 

[Gamer Outpost]

The big bang theory and evolution are not scientifically proven as that would require actually witnessing the event that started the world or in the case of evolution actually witnessing evolution occurring which we can not do. No one was there to witness it so all you got is blind faith in the end. If we can not physically see it or ourselves then it will never be proven.

A theory in science is basically stating that I think this kinda makes sense but I can't really prove it nor disprove it. Do you really want to hold faith in something a man claims might be true that will most likely just get tossed out and replaced later on by another man? A law on the other hand in science is proven because the claim was actually witnessed.

Exactly. And as far as evidence goes, I don't see how evolution would work. Positive mutations are extremely rare and are 100% random. How does having a weaker strength-to-weight ratio and dense hair only on the top of the head act as an environmental advantage?

What about the fact that there are hundreds of animal species living near the equator that have dense fur, while humans (such as the Eskimos who live near the Arctic circle) are nearly hairless when compared?

Another argument against evolution would be the so-called ancient whale-type creatures that eventually evolved legs and became land animals. In every science book out there you can find a picture of a whale evolving into a whale with little stubs for legs and then into a whale with longer legs, and so on (you get the point) until you have a land animal with feet and toes. Please explain to me how having little stub-limbs would benefit a whale (that lives in the ocean) enough for it to have more offspring than a whale without stubs. I mean the stub-legs are certainly not strong/stable enough to walk on, and they are not as effective as full-sized fins for swimming.

 

[McConnaughay]

I think it's debatable.

I'll share my high-school and elementary school experiences with you, however. We never discussed much of evolution, and when we did, it was vary loose. I do remember them handing out Bibles around the school, and nobody would raise a finger. The double-standard is that if there were a group of people that would hand out books about evolutions, or even maybe a book suggesting a different religion, there would likely be some controversy. Food for thought.

 

[Azareal]

That is true. Wikipedia can be edited, that is why I would go by the source of the info posted on Wikipedia as it is usually credible and immune to the lame old "Wikipedia can be edited" excuse.

Also, considering the fact that they have gotten to be more vigilant on those who just edit for whatever reason and eliminating "junk" especially those without legitimate sources, it is safe to say that they have only become more credible over the years, and so, I wouldn't put too much stock in that old excuse.

Did you know that Harry Potter and his friends went on the crusades? That was on Wikipedia for months recently before someone eventually noticed it.

Anyway, some people need something to believe in, the world would probably be an even more messed up place if everyone believed that there was no higher power who would punish those who did wrong and reward those who did right. And it would be even worse if everyone believed that they weren't loved at all especially unconditionally by said higher power. Everyone just wouldn't care and this planet would be even more miserable than it is now as a result.

Well, people would like to think that they can live forever whether in Heaven or some other place, rather than just dying one day and ceasing to exist.

I'm fine with evolution being taught in schools, because it is currently the accepted scientific theory as to how species change over time. People "go ham" when creationism is taught in schools because creationism has no scientific evidence; rather, it is a religious belief. If you sign up to take a science class, you should expect to learn about the current knowledge of science, not religion.

Well actually, many parts of science are purely theoretical. We're getting to a point where the scientific theories are beginning to become unprovable (the multiverse).
Even the ones which are provable involve needing really expensive equipment and it's not like scientists can't lie in order to advance their careers.
It has happened before with the whole cold fusion scam, where highly reputable scientists were just automatically trusted.

Just saying that even the science world isn't immune to things like this.

 

[jnugget]

well its about time this happened big bang theory 100000000%