While I would find the teaching of creationism in public schools or ID in a science classroom anywhere ludicrous right from conception all the way to implementation, I have come to the conclusion that globally the scientific process is an amazingly self righting mechanism, and reason far more widespread in the general populace then most in this forum believe.
Those that choose to believe will believe regardless of the facts. Those requiring some semblance of reason and logic in a scientific discussion would likely lend themselves to Evolution.
As proof of this, many "Religious" countries produce excellent scientists and provide deep and meaningful contributions to the world of science.
The greatest concern I have is the teaching of these concepts before the student is capable of the required level of critical thinking to be able to establish the difference between a scientific theory (and all the bonuses and shortcomings theories entail) and a that of a religious fable recently constructed with a purpose contrary to reason and logic.
With the inclusion of ID in a science classroom I suppose more people would see it as a legitimate concept, but I would think that science would not be the worse for the loss of such folk.
Destruction of the legal doctrine of "Separation of church and state" is a drastically different matter and the repercussions of this should be carefully considered.
Consequences of this may include (but are most certainly not limited to):
- Reversal or destruction of the very first amendment to your constitution.(Think on that)
- Increased intolerance of those NOT of the Christian belief
- Eventually granting the government the right of authority over individual conscience(monstrous consequences)
- Increased sway of a religious organization over the policies of the entire country. While some would say this is what the country needs, it would only be those of the "correct" faith saying so.
As Thomas Jefferson wrote
"legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions".
Violate this basic tenant of your constitution with great care.
