Eleven Fla Counties forbid teaching of Evolution

[Smiling JOe]

I find it interesting that a gov't school would ban scientific theories from being taught, especially since scientific facts stem from scientific theories. I thought school was supposed to help educate our children. Guess many County governments think otherwise. Let's keep dumbing down America.

 

[TooFarTampa]

I find it interesting that a gov't school would ban scientific theories from being taught, especially since scientific facts stem from scientific theories. I thought school was supposed to help educate our children. Guess many County governments think otherwise. Let's keep dumbing down America.

And we wonder why there is an increase in foreign-born scientists and physicians working in this country. :roll:

 

[hnooe]

And we wonder why there is an increase in foreign-born scientists and physicians working in this country. :roll:

Absolutely! Excellent point! Are the roles scientist and physicians going to be just another group of jobs "Americans won't do." I hate what is happening here!

 

[Teresa]

TFT - you da woman! you really know how to make an issue very understandable to all. that's cause you are a writer with good common sense and a big ass brain. thanks!

before I saw your post, I was going to just say this: please teach my kid science in science class, and science only. why do parents think that evolution teaches their children not to believe in God? I was taught evolution in school way back when and I never questioned my faith as a result. Of course, I was also taught "creation" but that was by my church and family. why in the world would school want to teach a religious-based idea in a science class? what in the world is happening in this state? and in this country?

I liked this guy's comment from FBB's link:

<LI class=alt id=comment-37866>Mike Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 4:01 pm Why do you never see scientists trying to muscle their way into church to alter what they say but the religious kooks think it?s fine to try redefining science?
The ones who are loudest against evolution are generally the ones with less education. Very telling.

 

[Bob]

TFT - you da woman! you really know how to make an issue very understandable to all. that's cause you are a writer with good common sense and a big ass brain. thanks!

before I saw your post, I was going to just say this: please teach my kid science in science class, and science only. why do parents think that evolution teaches their children not to believe in God? I was taught evolution in school way back when and I never questioned my faith as a result. Of course, I was also taught "creation" but that was by my church and family. why in the world would school want to teach a religious-based idea in a science class? what in the world is happening in this state? and in this country?

I liked this guy's comment from FBB's link:

<LI class=alt id=comment-37866>Mike Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 4:01 pm Why do you never see scientists trying to muscle their way into church to alter what they say but the religious kooks think it?s fine to try redefining science?
The ones who are loudest against evolution are generally the ones with less education. Very telling.

Evolution conflicts with the Christian indoctrination of world creation as written in the Bible. It's the same folks who like to ban or burn school books not to their liking. It's why private Christian schools are one of the greatest businesses to be in currently. Christians view the scientific method with a jaundiced eye only when it tends to disprove their doctrine. It's childlike behavior born of a culture that questions everyone but themselves.

 

[Teresa]

Evolution conflicts with the Christian indoctrination of world creation as written in the Bible. It's the same folks who like to ban or burn school books not to their liking. It's why private Christian schools are one of the greatest businesses to be in currently. Christians view the scientific method with a jaundiced eye only when it tends to disprove their doctrine. It's childlike behavior born of a culture that questions everyone but themselves.

here here bobbie! very well stated.

If we had a good catholic school in town, I would enroll my kid in it in a heart beat, for a good solid education. and I would not be horrified if, in science, other theories were presented. why? because its a catholic school, and they are in charge of their curriculum. not me. I pay $$ for this school because I like their educational goals, philosophy, etc. (although I may not agree with every aspect of the curriculum).

but, in a public school setting, I think it starts getting out of control when christians start demanding curriculum changes based on their religious beliefs.

please let our education professionals do their jobs and determine the best possible curriculum for the best possible education for children.

 

[hnooe]

Evolution conflicts with the Christian indoctrination of world creation as written in the Bible. It's the same folks who like to ban or burn school books not to their liking. It's why private Christian schools are one of the greatest businesses to be in currently. Christians view the scientific method with a jaundiced eye only when it tends to disprove their doctrine. It's childlike behavior born of a culture that questions everyone but themselves.

Bob.

Excuse me, but you really are making just a little bit too much sense, buddy. Whew!

 

[Gypsea]

I learned about evolution in Catholic high school. Religion and science can co-exist.

 

[jodiFL]

It's the same folks who like to ban or burn school books not to their liking.

Dont forget banning plays!

 

[scooterbug44]

What a crock! People need to butt out of classroom content before all of these nut jobs turn our public schools into a bible study class.

I studied evolution in a classroom with a crucifix on the wall.