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</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (shunyadragon)


Scientists as individuals do draw there own conclusions, but most scientists by far do consider the evidence for evolution to be conclusive. It is only a small minority of scientists directly involved with the science of the history of life and the earth who do not consider the evidence conclusive.

I do believe that what is taught in the textbooks of our schools should reflect the present views of science and the consensus of what most scientists believe. This would be true in all the sciences. It would be difficult to take into account all the different religious beliefs and objections different religions may have concerning the why and how of the existence of the universe. Religious beliefs should not dictate what is taught in the science class.

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1st response: Are not the scientists most directly involved with that particular field the ones that are most qualified to conclude whether something in such field is conclusive or not? Thought so. And besides, my specialties are mechanics, ballistics, and US history. I am not involved directly with the science of natural history, and I also find the evidence inconclusive, based on my entry level knowledge of chemistry, physics and biology.

2nd response: You don't have to take into account all the religeous beliefs. Teach what happened. Let the students, according to their beliefs (or lack of) decide why it happened. That is not as complicated as you think.