If we don't teach creation in school, because of other people's beliefs, why teach evolution?

Everybody else is saying this in the comments, so this may sound repetitive, but "Theory" in a scientific context is virtually the same as proven fact. Furthermore, the evidence for evolution is everywhere. From the fossil record, which we know is millions of years old thanks to measuring radioactive decay, to studies showing that we can "force" animals to evolve, providing direct observational evidence. For example, the Belyaev domesticated fox experiment: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/mans-new-best-friend-a-forgotten-russian-experiment-in-fox-domestication/ Essentially, a scientist took several wild foxes, selected the ones that were most docile around humans to breed with each other, and over several generations, they evolved into foxes that acted like and even resembled modern domestic dogs. You can't deny that kind of evidence. That said, I believe people should have the right to believe what they want, even if that belief is flat-out wrong, just so long as said belief is not forced upon others. So one is more than welcome to believe in creationism, even though all evidence indicates it's objectively false. To allow otherwise would be a violation of the United States Constitution's first amendment. But creationism should not be taught in public schools because religion is not meant to be taught in public schools, and creationism is rooted in religion while evolution is rooted in science. Also, if you're going to advocate teaching the Christian creation myth, you should also advocate teaching the creation myth of other religions, such as Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, etc. To do otherwise would be hypocritical, especially considering you admit yourself you don't believe in either, as it suggests you're trying to push a specific religious agenda rather than wanting all perspectives to be viewed equally.

Well creationists learn about their theories through their parents and church and stuff. I am a firm believer of separation of church and state, and I believe that teaching creationism would be teaching religion in schools, which I am against. Evolution is a scientific Theory, something that should be taught just as much as gravity is. The thing about scientific Theories is that scientists try to prove them wrong, they're not saying "This is right" they're saying "We can't prove this wrong with the technology and knowledge we currently possess". So maybe there is no proof that evolution is real, but there's currently no proof it isn't either. Creation is looking in a book and saying "I believe in this without proof that it's correct"

Honestly tho I don't see why creation and evolution can't coexist. Maybe there is a god and they created humans, and then humans evolved into what we are today.

But either way, creation shouldn't be taught in schools because it is affiliated with religion.

The issue is teaching creationism in SCIENCE class. It's perfectly fine to teach it within the context of a class on religion. But creationists want it taught as science.

And evoLuton is based on scientific fact and observations. Creationism is not. Therefore evolution is not 'belief'.

I think that, amongst other things, you don't understand how the term theory is used within science. In scientific terms, a theory is the highest possible 'level' something can be, as it has data that supports the theory in spades. What you're thinking of would better be called conjecture, which is what creationism is. Hell, evolution (albeit on a small scale) can be studied pretty much in real time through the use of bacteria. If someone wants to learn about creationism, they should be free to do so within a religious studies classroom.

I do believe in creation, but I don't believe in forcing students to belive in creationism nor evolution, rather I would teach students to think for themselves. (This in terms of public education)

Because there is ample, objective evidence for evolution and creationism is a mere hypothesis.

It blows my mind that so many adults have a more limited understanding of science than my 9 year old son.

You misunderstand what "theory" means in science. They're not just ideas, they're actually tried and tested and found to concur with the known facts. "Creation" is not even a theory, it's no more than a hypothesis without any evidence to support it.

Then you may as well tell kids that it's fine to talk to their imaginary friend in public, as they are as real as god. I am not saying that neither does not exist but don't call someone crazy because they can see and hear things you can not.

Seems like a valid point.