Should Evolution Be Taught in School?

Ramona Pago: Evolution is science. It is open to critical analysis, and is the platform for changing biology from observational science to analytical science.Divine Creation is a subject for religion classes and must never be construed as a science. It is dogma, not subject to analysis.Evolution is essential. Divine creation should take a back seat to cultural myths....Show more

Particia Thorton: Evolution is taught in science class because it deals with science and was formed from science. Creationism is taught in anthropology class because it is human belief and deals with religious and faith based reasoning. I took both science and an anthropology class in high school and college where both were taught in their respective places. I think that is the best way, so don't change anything.

Rosella Figliola: Evolution is scientific, creation is not. Teach evolution in science class, creation in comparative religion, or some such other culture class.

! Rubi Romo: Well if we start teaching divine creation we need to start studying and teaching all myths and religious ideas. Now that would get a bit out of control. Make Divine Creation a theory then it will have its place in a science class room! Remeber everyone Evolution is a THEORY! like all other theorys!!

Lu Tiner: Wonderful question.Me leaning toward the evolution side of the mountian say yes. Both should be taught. Then again both can be classed as theories sort of. Evolution has and will continue to be proven. But for arguement sake. They are theories. We teach the theories of gravity, acceleration etc. Also, teach chemistry, math. All based or derived from a theory or fact at one time. So, teach it and let the kids decide what they want to believe....Show more

Chris Rosenkranz: Religious superstition has no place in the classroom, especially the science classroom.

Zora Mazzie: Evolution is a scietific theory so it correlates with the science stand! ards that are placed in the schools today.Have you ever heard ! of separation of church and state? Well, for the public schools that should be enforced as well. Creationism isn't a scientific theory therefore doesn't belong in a science classroomPerhaps if there was a religion class that some private schools offer creationism could find a place in the curriculum....Show more

Gene Debell: Both as well as several other theories regarding the origin of the universe.Blessed Be

Walter Scordino: Evolution yes and not mix it with divine creation

Herma Ellebrecht: Only if Noodley Creation is also taught

Maria Devenney: IMO nothing should be taught in school that is based on a theory. Only things that should be taught are things that have been proved time and time again.

Carmina Stickney: There is much more evidence that fits the theory of a created earth-universe than evolution, but most don't know that because they have never had an opportunity to see the evidence. Also many have not learned the misrepresentation! s, assumptions, hoax's and outright lies of evolution. http://drdino.com/downloads.php

Wilburn Denice: you spelled divine right. neither should be taught as it infringes on eachothers beliefs. pushing religious beliefs on anyone elses child should be forbbiden. as evolution has its own negative influence on creation and visa versa, those who believe evolution dont want christianity pushed on their child, why should evolution be pushed on the christians child? we should worry about equality, not our own opinions.but then if its taught as a THEORY, then i wouldnt see much problem with it. however more then not, teachers that bleieve it push the children to believe it too. and that is what i dont agree with....Show more

Florencio Dingle: Both should be taught, not by filling the brains but by encouragingintelligent consideration.The outdated education imposed many false concepts on students. Today, with abundant information on the Internet in the coming of age of ! humanity, the modern educational systems should train new teachers to g! uide students in broad research instead of imposing any philosophies, ideologies or religions...on their pure minds. All men must have the opportunity to enjoy a proper education to become world citizens in the service of all the human race....Show more

Caterina Yeargan: Evolution is a LIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God the father made me and he made Adam and Eve!!!!! So why should we teach something that is a lie? We need to start speading the truth about JESUS CHRIST and the Creation that has startred it all.

Ofelia Kieck: Evolution should be taught as a SCIENCE, because that's what it is.Divine Creation should be taught in a religion class, mythology class, comparative studies class, or other humanities class because that's what it is. Mythology.

Myron Leftwich: In science classes, we should teach what has been accepted by the scientific community i.e. current theories that have been published in peer-reviewed journals and independently verified. Ev! olution is what matches these criteria for the moment, so we should teach it.

Kate Baune: Not taught. Just to be familiarized with.

Torri Tippey: Evolution should yes. Because school is a place for SCIENCE. School is NOT a place for religion.

Davina David: I am a Christian, but I believe both should be taught. Christianity shouldn't be something that is shoved down your throat(although some may make it that way), it should be your choice.

Joesph Smithmyer: Evolution should be the only theory of creation taught in science classes in the US. Because there is scientific evidence of evolution occurring. If schools want to teach intelligent design, or creationism, then they should start a religion class, and teach that foolishness there, where it belongs.