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Originally Posted by Skybird
I have a problem with somebody who thinks creationism is of that intellectual quality that it should be taught side by side with scientific theopries in public school although the state has a constitutional obligation not to support any religion'S views and interests and to make sure the principle of secularism is obeyed - by all.
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Is state-sponsored censorship less harmful than state-sponsored endorsement?
I can't disagree with you on this, sky, because of my capitalist perspective. After all, if more people learn things like creationism, the rest have an advantage over them in many respects in a market economy. I'm also a proponent of privatized education. Apples and oranges in that respect.
But I would like you to expound on this a bit if you don't mind. I will play devil's advocate and ask you how you would determine what lessons are acceptable for public schooling, and what criterion you would use. How can you "have a problem" with them and still respect their individual sovereignty?
Once again, not an argument (although you may treat it as such if you wish), I'd just like to hear your perspective.