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Old May 13, 2006, 11:18 pm   #1098 (permalink) (top)
gallo
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There is scientific evidence to back up Creationism.
No there isn't. I've and heard so much creationist stuff that was claimed to be evidence and none of it was.
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I'm not saying it proves it,
That's good, since science doesn't prove. It explains.
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but there is science to back up the theory,
What theory? Creationism isn't a theory. It is an unfounded assertion based on no science whatsoever.
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and much of it doesn't conflict with much of evolution.
Really?
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i.e. the earth could have been created in 7 days and this does not prohbit organisms developing and evolving.
But the earth couldn't have been created in 7 days. That is religious mythology.
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I don't see what the big deal about presenting both theories side-by-side, with the scientific date for and and against on each laid out.
But creationism isn't a theory and there is no scientific evidence that supports it. In fact, the Supreme Court has found that Creationism is religiously motivated and is not science. Creationism can and is presented in public schools in appropriate classes, like comparative religion and mythology courses.
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Parents can weigh in on what they'd like to guide thier children to believe.
They certainly can. They can do so by teaching their religion in their homes and in their churches. Why is it necessary to force your religion on everyone through the schools?
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It certainly would not be promoting any religion, IMO.
According to the Supreme Court, it would be promoting, not only religion, but a particular religious view. You cannot use the schools to force other students to be taught your religion by pretending that it is science.


As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion;...
--From Article 11 of the Treaty of Tripoli passed unanimously by the Senate 1797
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