Creationism isn't knowledge, it's quackery.
Advertisement
by Genivaria » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:52 am
Fascist Russian Empire wrote:Teaching Creationism as an alternate theory is fine. Teaching it as an outright fact, however, is not okay.
by Edlichbury » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:52 am
by The Scientific States » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:52 am
Christian Union wrote:The Scientific States wrote:
Yes there are many people who hold alternative views because they've been taught to believe that bullcrap. I have yet to meet a scientist or hear of a scientist who does not believe in evolution. Thankfully the public is realizing that creationism is incorrect and that due to the fact that evolution is nearly proven they're starting to drop the whole creationism thing. Lets not revert back to the way things were, that's what'll happen if we teach creationism in schools.
Besides why teach creationism if there is a separation of church and state? It's a completely Abrahamic viewpoint.
I have heard of several scientists who do not "believe" in evolution. Even my high-school biology teacher in liberal New York State was able to admit to herself and the class that evolution is still a theory which is far from concrete. I say it's you who have been brainwashed to accept a certain spin on things. And to all who say that "opinions don't matter", you're right, they don't. Which is why creationists around the world will continue to disbelieve your opinion on the origins of humanity. Another poster mentioned something about "evolution being demonstrated". Micro-evolution is not at all the same as macro, even by evolutionary standards. If it demonstrates any principle, it's that humans will exaggerate any bit of data to support an otherwise preposterous belief.
As for creationism being completely abrahamic, include other views like those of Buddhists, Hindus, etc. Let all views be included instead of perpetuating the model of the intellectual superiority complex which has used so many different fronts over the centuries, militant Christianity included.
by Sensorland » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:53 am
by Divair » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:53 am
by Konariona » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:53 am
by Great Nepal » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:53 am
by Nationalist State of Knox » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:53 am
Christian Union wrote:The Scientific States wrote:
Yes there are many people who hold alternative views because they've been taught to believe that bullcrap. I have yet to meet a scientist or hear of a scientist who does not believe in evolution. Thankfully the public is realizing that creationism is incorrect and that due to the fact that evolution is nearly proven they're starting to drop the whole creationism thing. Lets not revert back to the way things were, that's what'll happen if we teach creationism in schools.
Besides why teach creationism if there is a separation of church and state? It's a completely Abrahamic viewpoint.
I have heard of several scientists who do not "believe" in evolution. Even my high-school biology teacher in liberal New York State was able to admit to herself and the class that evolution is still a theory which is far from concrete. I say it's you who have been brainwashed to accept a certain spin on things. And to all who say that "opinions don't matter", you're right, they don't. Which is why creationists around the world will continue to disbelieve your opinion on the origins of humanity. Another poster mentioned something about "evolution being demonstrated". Micro-evolution is not at all the same as macro, even by evolutionary standards. If it demonstrates any principle, it's that humans will exaggerate any bit of data to support an otherwise preposterous belief.
As for creationism being completely abrahamic, include other views like those of Buddhists, Hindus, etc. Let all views be included instead of perpetuating the model of the intellectual superiority complex which has used so many different fronts over the centuries, militant Christianity included.
Ifreann wrote:Knox: /ˈɡɪl.ɡə.mɛʃ/
by The Scientific States » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
by Pandeeria » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
Lavochkin wrote:Never got why educated people support communism.
In capitalism, you pretty much have a 50/50 chance of being rich or poor. In communism, it's 1/99. What makes people think they have the luck/skill to become the 1% if they can't even succeed in a 50/50 society???
by Greed and Death » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
Vazdania wrote:Sources:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronom ... ience.html
http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2013/09 ... ate-change
http://www.bjconline.org/index.php?opti ... Itemid=134
http://lezgetreal.com/2013/09/texas-bio ... eationism/Behind closed doors, textbook reviewers appointed by the Texas State Board of Education are pushing to inject creationism into teaching materials that will be adopted statewide in high schools this year, according to new documents obtained by watchdog groups. Records show that the textbook reviewers made ideological objections to material on evolution and climate change in science textbooks from at least seven publishers, including several of the nation's largest publishing houses. Failing to obtain a review panel's top rating can make it harder for publishers to sell their textbooks to school districts, and can even lead the state to reject the books altogether.
Of course, it JUST HAS to be Texas doing this. I'd expect states like Utah to be doing this as well.
There is a little part of me cheering this on (primarily because I am a Creationist of sorts) and there is another part of me that is like "really? "
What are you opinions, thoughts, ideas???
EDIT: please be aware this isn't a religious bashing thread....I just don't want it to devolve into that.
by Cervas » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
by Shaggai » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
by Nationalist State of Knox » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
Sensorland wrote:I see nothing wrong with this, as a creationist and Texan (so I'm absolutely not biased in the least). Personnaly, I think we should teach our children evolution and scientific understandings, while also teaching them about creationism and religions.
Ifreann wrote:Knox: /ˈɡɪl.ɡə.mɛʃ/
by The USOT » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
Fascist Russian Empire wrote:Teaching Creationism as an alternate theory is fine. Teaching it as an outright fact, however, is not okay.
by The Scientific States » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
Sensorland wrote:I see nothing wrong with this, as a creationist and Texan (so I'm absolutely not biased in the least). Personnaly, I think we should teach our children evolution and scientific understandings, while also teaching them about creationism and religions.
by Edlichbury » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:54 am
Sensorland wrote:I see nothing wrong with this, as a creationist and Texan (so I'm absolutely not biased in the least). Personnaly, I think we should teach our children evolution and scientific understandings, while also teaching them about creationism and religions.
by Divair » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:55 am
Sensorland wrote:I see nothing wrong with this, as a creationist and Texan (so I'm absolutely not biased in the least). Personnaly, I think we should teach our children evolution and scientific understandings, while also teaching them about creationism and religions.
by Benuty » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:55 am
Konariona wrote:It's a state decision. Should not be interfered in by the government or anyone else.
Advertisement
Users browsing this forum: Lemueria, The Holy Therns, Trump Almighty
Advertisement