Re: The Dangers Of Creationism In Education
Originally posted by Storm
The theory of evolution is being attacked by religious fundamentalists who call for creationist theories to be taught in European schools alongside or even in place of it. From a scientific view point there is absolutely no doubt that evolution is a central theory for our understanding of the Universe and of life on Earth.Creationism in any of its forms, such as “intelligent design”, is not based on facts, does not use any scientific reasoning and its contents are pathetically inadequate for science classes.
The Assembly of the Council of Europe calls on education authorities in member States to promote scientific knowledge and the teaching of evolution and to oppose firmly any attempts at teaching creationism as a scientific discipline.
The Parliamentary Assembly is worried about the possible ill-effects of the spread of creationist theories within our education systems and about the consequences for our democracies. Creationism could become a threat to human rights, which are a key concern of the Council of Europe.
The prime target of present-day creationists, most of whom are Christian or Muslim, is education. Creationists are bent on ensuring that their theories are included in the school science syllabus. Creationism cannot, however, lay claim to being a scientific discipline.
Creationists question the scientific character of certain items of knowledge and argue that the theory of evolution is only one interpretation among others. They accuse scientists of not providing enough evidence to establish the theory of evolution as scientifically valid. On the contrary, they defend their own statements as scientific. None of this stands up to objective analysis.
The Council of Europe has highlighted the importance of teaching about culture and religion. In the name of freedom of expression and individual belief, creationist theories, as any other theological position, could possibly be presented as an addition to cultural and religious education, but they cannot claim scientific respectability.
It makes more sence then beliving in the other junk.That is not a fact.And should not be taught in school as a fact.jm 🙂
Why should this even be considered? I remember learning about this stuff in religious and moral education but to teach it in a science class is just plain stupid. It is centred around religion and has not one single credible bit of proof to say it can be taught in a science classroom, you know that subject that deals with facts and things that can be tested and analyzed. I can just imagine it now.
"right kids today we are going to learn about creationism",
"whats that?"
"Basically its the theory that god created the universe the earth and all life we see here today"
"How do you know that sir?"
"I don't its just a theory created by bitter religious nuts with not the slightest bit of credible proof backing it and to down play evolution."
Yea here is a great idea, lets teach our kids lies. Great way to progress as a species isnt it.
Originally posted by Magee
"How do you know that sir?"
Originally posted by Magee
"I don't its just a theory created by bitter religious nuts with not the slightest bit of credible proof backing it and to down play evolution."
Those prophets came in much earlier times and it shows that theory of Creationism is far older and supported by many people. And the surprising thing to note is that all those prophets believed in existance of a single God.
Q: So were they all mad? There was no valid reason for all of them to be mad and some of them were great scholars and are considered to be among the best educators to mankind.
Q: Were they chosen by the God himself to promote the truth? Maybe.
Originally posted by Magee
Yea here is a great idea, lets teach our kids lies. Great way to progress as a species isnt it.
Originally posted by AngryManatee
Umm last time I heard, Darwin came up with the idea of Natural Selection by observing finches in the Galapagos Islands. *cough* microevolution *cough*Edit: The difference between creationism being a theory and evolution being a theory: evolution is a scientific theory
Also, Evolution can be proved wrong, but Christians can't let Creationism be disproved.
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
124,000 Prophets and 5 Books have backed the theory of Creationism. That is more then enough evidence to support a single theory.[b]Theory
of Evolution was presented by Darwin, who was an atheist. He made an assumption based on skeletal remains of some ancient creatures and tried to establish a link among all the life forms based on that assumption. But the problem is that we have yet to see Evolution happening in our times to fully believe in his theory.Those prophets came in much earlier times and it shows that theory of Creationism is far older and supported by many people. And the surprising thing to note is that all those prophets believed in existance of a single God.
Q: So were they all mad? There was no valid reason for all of them to be mad and some of them were great scholars and are considered to be among the best educators to mankind.
Q: Were they chosen by the God himself to promote the truth? Maybe.
Theory of Evolution also have lots of holes and flaws in it. [/B]
Would you rather have Hippocrates or House treat your illness?
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
[b]Theory. [/B]
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
of Evolution was presented by Darwin, who was an atheist.
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
He made an assumption based on skeletal remains of some ancient creatures and tried to establish a link among all the life forms based on that assumption. But the problem is that we have yet to see Evolution happening in our times to fully believe in his theory.
Darwin did not use skeletal remains...he mainly used finches and barnacles. Evolution is observable. If youre expecting a lizard to turn into a dog, you'll never see it, nor did it probably ever happen.
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
Those prophets came in much earlier times and it shows that theory of Creationism is far older and supported by many people. And the surprising thing to note is that all those prophets believed in existance of a single God.
They also thought the world was flat and held up in the corners by for pillars, as the Bible tells us. Clearly older is better. 😖
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
[b]Q: So were they all mad? There was no valid reason for all of them to be mad and some of them were great scholars and are considered to be among the best educators to mankind.[/B]
What shape is the Earth? is it round? how do you know that? Have tou travelled the earth? No.
You simply THINK it is round because thats what everyone has told you...because thats what they were told Fake organizations like NASA publish fake pictures of the Earth just to reinforce this view. People will think the Earth is round for millenia...its a modern travesty.
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
Q: Were they chosen by the God himself to promote the truth? Maybe.[/B]
How can you deny the observable truth of God's creation?
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD"lots" meaning "some"...none of which can be answered by any other theory.
Theory of Evolution also have lots of holes and flaws in it.
Originally posted by Devil King
Why can't people get past Darwin when it comes to evolution? That's like saying cartoons started to go down hill since the 30's. It's not like evolution was realized in the 1850's and no one has contributed to it since.
Because they don't even know what they're arguing about.
Originally posted by Goddess Kali
The Theory of Creationism has absolutely no evidense to back it up what so ever.
Originally posted by Goddess Kali
There is no science or history behind it.
Check this quote again: 124,000 Prophets and 5 Books have backed the theory of Creationism.
Regarding Science! What kind of scientific evidence do you want to see to believe in Creationism? All life forms can reproduce life through Sexual means or A-sexually.
So we do not need to see God himself showing us that how he creates life.
Originally posted by Goddess Kali
The mythological words of generations of story tellers is not evidense.
Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
It is however mentioned in the 5 Books of Faith. To believe in it, having faith is the first step.History is behind it.
Check this quote again: 124,000 Prophets and 5 Books have backed the theory of Creationism.
Regarding Science! What kind of scientific evidence do you want to see to believe in Creationism? All life forms can reproduce life through Sexual means or A-sexually.
So we do not need to see God himself showing us that how he creates life.
Some of those story tellers were great scholars and are considered to be among the best educators to mankind.
Why does there have to be a point of Creation? If God has always been, then why not the universe. I believe that the Universe is part of God and eternal.
Originally posted by Bardock42
Would you rather have Hippocrates or House treat your illness?
Originally posted by Bardock42
I hope he doesn't so I can make more fun of him.