My error; the eyes aren't what they used to be...
Regarding science vs. creationism, you are correct. In science, any theory or postulation is given a most rigorous going over by peer scientists. It is automatic that if you put out a scientific thesis, you are immediately beseiged by peers out to prove you wrong. It is only when all available means of disproving a thesis are exhuasted that it is accepted and, even then, your peers will still search for the chink in your armor. It is a process of reason over speculation, fact over fiction, trial over blind acceptance. On the other hand, creationism is the suspension of any reasoned thought, proof, trial, criticism, or review of even the most cursory manner. I have nothing against faith; I just don't see creationism as viable or necessary in a secular, reasoned school curriculum. There are plenty of bible schools and other establishments where one can learn, if one wishes for themselves or their children, about such subjects. But schools are not among those establishments and teaching of subjects such as creationism defeats the purpose of reasoned, secular education. I, for one, do not approve of spending tax money on non-secular education. To do so, is , by its very nature, an endorsement of a particular faith or belief and sends us on a slippery slope of government establishment of religion, which is not only anathema to quality education, but very much illegal under constitutional restraints. Perhaps the idea of "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's" is good starting point. I am given to understand the oringinal speaker of that quote was rather an authority himself...
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