O.k., I was watching MSNBC this afternoon and they were talking about the push to include creationism in science classes.
So, I figured it was about time that I weigh in on this issue.
I do not think that creationism should be taught in science class, however, I do believe that it should be taught in a comparative religion class.
I think that would be a fair compromise, don't you?
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4 comments:
Right. Creationism should be taught/discussed in a comparitive religion class, but ID -- stripped of its Christian housing -- would be appropriate as an issue in a class regarding the beginnings and changes in humans and other beings.
I have posted on this issue frequently over at WVZ. I think that Nacho of WVZ and, probably, you are making a big basic mistake.
The idea of discussion and touching others' hearts and minds and allow our hearts and minds to be touched means we open the doors.
The idea is NOT to restrict discussion to that which WE think is Right, it is to open arms, doors and windows and let the wild winds of others in.
You don't wait till people agree with you before talking to them any more than you should reject the begger because he stinks a little. Besides, I want to learn from others and who better than persons who disagree with me the most!
Children should be taught *how* to think not *what* to think.
I agree, legally if you bring in one creation theory, you'll have to bring in every one, and then you will totally lose the whole of provable science and biology. Comparative religion indeed. However, when is there time in an elementary or high school curriculum for this class? No offense, half the kids I meet are already missing geography and basic grammar, I would rather them get those things first.
All in all, if I were to have kids, I would strongly consider alternative schooling in an environment unlike that of public education. Public education did very little for me, and it really serves to prohibit more than encourage.
Tom:
I do not think that teaching creationism in a comparative religion class limits discussion or touching others' hearts and minds to be touched with open doors.
The very fact that I am willing to allow creationism to be taught in a comparative religion class shows that I would NOT be restricting discussion!! Discussion is a BIG aspect to ANY class but especially in a comparative religion class.
I do not expect people to agree with me on evolution or creationism. If did, then I wouldn't be for teaching creationism in public schools AT ALL!!
I agree that children should to thaught "how" to think and not "what" to think and that is the very reason WHY I am for teaching creationism in a comparative religion class!!!
Not only that but children would have the double opportunity to hear creationism being taught in their churches, etc.
Jessica:
Yeah, many people are choosing for private schools for that very reason.
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