Re: creation science vs. evolution
M&R, I am open to anything that happens. As it stands, I am not religious, nor do I believe in God. I do, however, acknowledge that there could be a God, I just have not seen anything to prove it. I am not sure what that says about me. I live my life to a high moral standard, much like those who are of faith, I just do it because I feel it is the right way a person functions in society, and because that is how I was raised. I just don't need guidance by a program of faith and religion. That doesn't mean I have it against religion, I think it is helpful for a lot of people to find the answers they are looking for. We are all looking for answers, some find it in God, some find it in Scientific Journal. The education system exists to teach children what they need to function in society. It is hard enough to keep children focused, and to teach them what they need to know to function in day to day life. To then add more information, especially information that has no real tangible evidence for them to see and hold in their hands is a bad idea. It is one thing to say "teach 'em both", but it is another to actually implement it. Children are not spiritual like adults are. They may seem like it, but they are only emulating what their parents do. When a child says they believe in God, they are not feeling the belief, the faith, like an adult does (there are exceptions of course). They are telling their parants what they think the parents want to hear, or at least they don't have a full comprehension of God. They are not wired for it yet. They do, however, understand what they see in front of them. Evolution may be imperfect, may not be 100% proven, but for a classroom full of children, it is much easier to relate to and understand than being told a diety waved his hand and all was created. In a way, it is actually a diservice to our children to even ask them to believe such a simplistic viewpoint. Its almost lazy in a way. Teaching creationism in school will only confuse them, and give them the opportunity to take the easy way out. Why should a child study and learn about the intricacies of evolution when they can just say "God made everything". I stand by my belief that creationism should stay in church for those of faith, and let evolution be taught in school. It is less confusing for the children, keeping it seperate. They can process the information and decide what they believe as they grow older.
