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Originally posted by: IrishEyes
I saw this link and knew it should be part of our discussion. It talks about a school district in Wisconsin that has opened the door for alternatives to evolution to be taught in public schools. Please take the time to browse the article, then tell us what you think.
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I'll tell you what I think all right.
What these, and other people doing the same with other school boards in America, don't realise is that the theory of evolution is
not a theory of the origin of life, and that "Intelligent Design" or Genesis creationism are
not scientific theories. Many people think creationism is a scientific theory, even though it doesn't predict much and it mostly can't be tested. The parts of creationism that has been tested have all failed miserably: Neither the Universe nor the Earth are 6000 years old; all species did not exist at the same time; some human cultures predate the age of the Earth according to creationists, etc.
Another thing to think about is why creationists, especially in the western world, only wants the Genesis myth to be taught in schools as if it was science. Why not the Norse mythology as well? Could it be because they have not been raised to believe in that particular set of myths and fantasy stories? If people wish to believe in these stories, then go ahead. But keep them away from science education, and keep it away from children. It's completely unfair to attack them and make them believe all kinds of rubbish under the disguise of science. Have they no shame?
