One Third of Americans don't believe in Evolution.

[Genivaria]

Like what? Evolution?

If I didn't believe in evolution, I'd probably want my kids to not believe in it too. In many states they only teach creationism. People who like evolution wouldn't want their kids to become creationists.

If parents want to fill their kid's heads with bullshit then tough shit because we're not going to let them sabotage the next generation.

[Geilinor]

Science is not a matter of belief. Gravity isn't something you "believe" in, so why should evolution be?

If you believe that, why would you want to pay for your kids to learn creationism and become creationists?

I want kids to be learning biology in biology class.

[KISS Nation]

If I didn't believe in evolution, I'd probably want my kids to not believe in it too. In many states they only teach creationism. People who like evolution wouldn't want their kids to become creationists.

Science is not about "belief" like religion. Science is about facts.

Well, then if they taught creationism, then you wouldn't like it. That's my point right there. Why fund something you don't agree with?

[H89p32odhc983o8fh234pw8 4239487903274908]

Evolution is real. 'Nuf said.

[Blasveck]

Science is not a matter of belief. Gravity isn't something you "believe" in, so why should evolution be?

You're missing my point. If you believe that, why would you want to pay for your kids to learn creationism and become creationists?

Public schools are actually not strictly allowed to teach creationism, iirc. A Supreme Court case ruled on that. Give me a second to see if I can find it.

[The USOT]

Science is not a matter of belief. Gravity isn't something you "believe" in, so why should evolution be?

You're missing my point. If you believe that, why would you want to pay for your kids to learn creationism and become creationists?

The parents can do that in their own time. Ultimately, the teachers are in a position of authority and trust. Ignoring the fact that ignorance often causes suffering; teachers should be well informed and not abuse their responsibility.

[Vitaphone Racing]

Science is not about "belief" like religion. Science is about facts.

Well, then if they taught creationism, then you wouldn't like it. That's my point right there. Why fund something you don't agree with?

Because that something is unarguably correct.

[Geilinor]

Science is not about "belief" like religion. Science is about facts.

Why fund something you don't agree with?

We don't pay taxes to teach children religion in the public schools. We don't want to be funding it. We want to be funding the instruction of peer-reviewed science.

[KISS Nation]

If I didn't believe in evolution, I'd probably want my kids to not believe in it too. In many states they only teach creationism. People who like evolution wouldn't want their kids to become creationists.

If parents want to fill their kid's heads with bullshit then tough shit because we're not going to let them sabotage the next generation.

That's not your choice, it's the government of the state. And if anything, I'd predict there will probably be more creationists in the next generation because of the curriculum.

[Mavorpen]

In many states they only teach creationism.

...Since when was this the early 1900s?

[KISS Nation]

Why fund something you don't agree with?

We don't pay taxes to teach children religion in the public schools.

They do in several states, namely Texas.

[Morganutopia]

"One Third of Americans don't believe in Evolution."

[KISS Nation]

In many states they only teach creationism.

...Since when was this the early 1900s?

Texas, Oklahoma, to name a few.

[Mavorpen]

...Since when was this the early 1900s?

Texas, Oklahoma, to name a few.

Have you even been to one of those states?

[Geilinor]

If parents want to fill their kid's heads with bullshit then tough shit because we're not going to let them sabotage the next generation.

That's not your choice, it's the government of the state. And if anything, I'd predict there will probably be more creationists in the next generation because of the curriculum.

Not all states teach creationism. My state doesn't and I'm not supporting it, but I care about the children in states like Texas who are taught creationism and religion.

[H89p32odhc983o8fh234pw8 4239487903274908]

We don't pay taxes to teach children religion in the public schools.

They do in several states, namely Texas.

Last time I checked, my state teached about every religion BUT Catholicism in Texas. Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, but not Christianity.

[Genivaria]

If parents want to fill their kid's heads with bullshit then tough shit because we're not going to let them sabotage the next generation.

That's not your choice, it's the government of the state. And if anything, I'd predict there will probably be more creationists in the next generation because of the curriculum.

Ha! Your prediction is wrong.

[Jamjai]

ooooooooh, ok

[KISS Nation]

Texas, Oklahoma, to name a few.

Have you even been to one of those states?

Nope, but I know they teach it there.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/2 ... 68828.html

[Genivaria]

...Since when was this the early 1900s?

Texas, Oklahoma, to name a few.

Lived in Texas all my life, no they don't.

[Blasveck]

Lets just debunk this shit right now. While criticisms of evolution are taught in many public schools, Creationism is not strictly taught.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation ... ted_States

In the United States, the states of Texas, Minnesota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Missouri, South Carolina, and Alabama require in their science standards "students critically analyze key aspects of evolutionary theory."[1] Two other states, Louisiana and Mississippi, have adopted legislation allowing teachers and students to discuss scientific evidence critical of evolution.[1]

[KISS Nation]

That's not your choice, it's the government of the state. And if anything, I'd predict there will probably be more creationists in the next generation because of the curriculum.

Ha! Your prediction is wrong.

Don't doubt it. People are getting more and more militant about religion and are starting to accept more and more bullshit like this.

[Agritum]

Ha! Your prediction is wrong.

Don't doubt it. People are getting more and more militant about religion and are starting to accept more and more bullshit like this.

Back your statements.

[Genivaria]

Ha! Your prediction is wrong.

Don't doubt it. People are getting more and more militant about religion and are starting to accept more and more bullshit like this.

Becoming more militant is not the same as growing in number, in fact it seems more like they're getting more militant BECAUSE they're reducing in number.

[Jamjai]

They do in several states, namely Texas.

Last time I checked, my state teached about every religion BUT Catholicism in Texas. Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, but not Christianity.

the country is dominated by Christianity so I'm pretty sure they at least know some Christianity, not by texts