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I think I was stating a few posts ago that Creationism should not be taught alongside Evolution in science class because one has basis in the best “scientific” information that we have to date and the other isn’t based in science. I, however, have no problem with a sticker or disclaimer being put on or in the book stating the following: "This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered."

I posted this in the “Evolution vs. Creation” thread but I thought it might also be appropriate here.

My beliefs are firm and this doesn't affect them. I was merely conceding that it probably shouldn't be taught in science class. However, neither should Evolution be taught as fact. But thanks!

Your very intelligent contributions are always so refreshing.

I’m not backing this for authenticity, however, here’s some statistics. Religions of the World Religious adherents as a percentage of world population in 2000. Christianity: 2,015 million, 33%, dropping Islam: 1,215 million, 20%, growing Edited to add: Sorry Storm1977. I didn't even scroll down far enough to see your posted link. I posted the same thing. My bad.

Is that really your question with this post? Really? How does it relate to your poll?

No you won't.

This pains me to say because I’ve argued the Creationist side of this issue concerning whether Creationism should be taught alongside Evolution in a science class. However, I think I must now agree with the view expressed by Billvon in an earlier thread where this topic was also brought up. The information with scientific basis lies with Evolution and not with Creationism. It is the best information we have to date. That doesn’t mean that Evolution should be taught as fact or that Creationism has no basis (just not scientific). I am a Creationist but I do not discount all of the possibilities within Evolution. I have no problem with a disclaimer being included in a science book explaining that it is theory and not fact and for the student to approach it with an open and critical mind. I do not agree with taking Evolution out of the textbooks as some had suggested. I do think that Creationism should at least be mentioned, though, in order for the student to keep what he/she will learn in perspective.

I think we're supposed to throw rather than chew it in SC.

Are you upset Kevin? I'm sorry.

Is this a serious question?.... Assuming that it is, I'd listen to God above any person, including Cheney. I'll bet Blair and Cheney would also.

Well, aside from the anthrax letter attack that followed shortly after 9-11, there hasn't been one single terrorist attack on our soil. That's not to say it's over or that we’re out of danger and I'm pretty sure Ashcroft wouldn't say that either. However, it speaks as a huge accomplishment on his part.

You're right. More appropriate word. Corrected above.

No he hears the voices directly in his head... Do you hear the voice of God in your head? Does he speak to you? Don't you find it scary your president hears voices? What is your basis for that assumption assertion?

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I certainly don't consider myself at the level of "oracle." However, I believe Bush's sincerity in this matter. I believe he, like most other Christians, pray to God for guidance. That doesn't mean he has a red telephone in his office going straight to God and that he receives verbal directions on his hotline. The secular left tries to twist his open expression of faith as some sort of abnormality or that he's out of touch with most Americans. They'd be wrong as he's in the vast majority. Oh yeah and.......Option #3!

I hope she's not a dz.com member.

Not much. Probably not nearly as much as you. When I was in Afghanistan, I read a book on the fundamentals of Islam to gain a better understanding of their perspective. It spoke a little of its history. I admit I'm not an expert on Islam.

Ok, so you'd personally have no problem with this sticker being on your science textbook, right? "This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered."

I wish everyone knew just how little Madonna's view on the war means to me or should mean to anyone else. Her view on world issues from her celebrity bubble has very little to do with reality.

Depends on if you're talking about macro or micro evolution, right? Again, I'm no expert but that goes back to what Storm1977 said.

Stepped in and took one for the team, did he? I guess it beats moving to France in protest.

I'm no expert but that's how I understood it to be.

I agree that it should be taught in science classes. I disagree with the latest GA lawsuit concerning this, however. It has to do with the following: Theory of Evolution ATLANTA - A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit against a school district's practice of posting disclaimers inside science textbooks saying evolution is "a theory, not a fact." The sticker reads: "This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered." What in the world would be wrong with that?

So do I.