Monday, August 15, 2011

Intelligent Design and creationism in schools?

Evolution is solid science. It's tested, predictive, observable, and falsifiable (but has not been). Creationism/ID is not science. It cannot be tested, cannot be observed, makes no testable predictions, and cannot be proven wrong because it makes no predictions. Anything at all can be claimed as evidence of creationism/ID. It falls at every hallmark of science. It's a religious viewpoint, and we do not teach religion in the schools. We teach science. Telling kids that creationism/ID is even a valid alternative is a severe disservice to their understanding of science. Religion has no place in science and doesn't apply to it at all. I'm glad to hear you don't mind learning about science in science cl. That's what it's for.

No comments:

Post a Comment