life, the only “origin of life” theory taught in the majority of
American schools is Neo-Darwinism, which at its core holds that
a random undirected process has led from non-life to all of the
marvelous complexity we see in the living world.
Recent scientific discoveries have raised serious questions about
the theory of Darwinian evolution, while at the same time giving
birth to a scientific theory called intelligent design. Despite the
compelling modern science in support of intelligent design, and
despite the fact that most Americans want the evidence for and
against Darwin’s theory taught in schools, any questioning of
Darwinism is systematically suppressed in nearly all academic and
scientific communities." (1)
"In a 1998 survey, nearly 95% of biologists in
the National Academy of Science identified
themselves as atheists or agnostics. Similarly, in a
2003 survey of leading evolutionists, 87% denied
the existence of God and 88% disbelieved in life
after death.
For many evolution proponents, Darwinism
seems to function like a secular religion. In the
words of Oxford biologist Dr. Richard Dawkins:
“Darwin made it possible to be an intellectually fulfilled
atheist.”
Given the anti-religious views of many leading
Darwinists, it’s certainly possible that some of
the current close-mindedness in the scientific
community about intelligent design and evolution
stems from personal prejudice rather than the
facts of science." (1)
Should intelligent design be allowed in schools? Why is it being kept out? Is it being kept out solely because the nations top scientist's refuse to believe that there is a God and will not let any evidence of Him be taught in schools? Though there is evidence to prove both theories of Intelligent Design and Evolution I believe our schools need to teach them both. Though not everyone believes in Intelligent Design and not everyone believes in evolution both need to be taught. Each are theories. Each have yet to be proven. Until that day both need to be taught in the schools.
1. Expelled Authors Guide, "expelledthemovie.com". Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed .
I believe that both should be taught in the schools. As a Christian, I believe that God created the universe, but because of the evidence for evolution, I find myself believing that evolution is a process created by God. Teaching both in schools should satisfy both those who believe in intelligent design or evolution.
ReplyDeleteI think both sides should be taught as well. I think this is a very touchy subject and should be taught as pain free as possible. I dont think just because one side believe in something so strongly that they should totally disreguard the other.
ReplyDeleteDue to my faith, I believe that God is the Creator. Unfortunately, because of the Constitution, there must be a separation of church and state. Evolution is a scientific topic, whereas Intelligent Design is not. So while I don't believe in evolution, I can see how people can argue how it is legitimately taught in school. Also, if you taught Intelligent Design in school, you couldn't just teach the Christian perspective; you would have to represent every religion out there. A typical biology classroom does not have the time to go through all the 100 religions that are present in our society. So while I would love to teach Intelligent Design in the classroom, as a teacher, I have to follow the rules and guidelines set out for me to keep my job.
ReplyDeleteI think one possible good solution for an way to teach both in schools is to make some sort of social study type class that goes over all of the religious intellegent design beliefs. Since science class is just that (science), it makes sense for just the evolution theory to be taught there. As for little kids, maybe educate them briefly about evolution and briefly about the design beiliefs. let them learn all the details when they are more mature, maybe highg school or even middle school.
ReplyDeleteI believe that both should be taught but I also believe that some schools aren't going to let that happen. It is a touchy subject that sometimes offends people and gets them worked up. Being a firm believer in God, I believe he created the universe but in a classroom I would have to put my views aside and teach both ways so their is a fair run. It is also a harder topic so maybe we shouldn't teach the lower elementary grades about it.
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