Do you think Creationism should be taught in school? If so, why? [Spirituality & Religion]

Both should be taught as theories in public. Then students can make up their own minds which to believe. It can be upsetting to a child if they were taught to believe a certain way and a teacher tells them that they were taught wrong.

@SweetMae: Well said!

@SweetMae:

Yes, it can be upsetting to find out what you were taught is not supported by science.

But should kids be taught evolution and creation in a way that suggests they are on equal scientific footing?

@UnparalleledMonster: Personally, I believe so. Even science is subject to interpretation. Scientists don't always agree with each other.

@SweetMae:
No, not all scientists agree with each other. But the overwhelming consensus is in favor of evolution. There are very few scientists who disagree.

Among the general population in america, 90% believe in a personal god.
Among scientists, about 90% do NOT believe in a personal god.

Even that is a matter of choice. I have chosen my beliefs after much research and soul searching. Science has changed over the years. I believe some time in the future that science and our beliefs will become united.

@SweetMae:

Maybe they will. But it's not looking good...

I guess we will have to agree to disagree on that point.

@SweetMae:

Oh? Do you think that at the moment science and the bible are in agreement?

I believe that most people do not interrupt the Bible as it was intended to be read. Many references do agree with science as we know it today.

@SweetMae:

There are SOME references that with the power of hind sight can be loosely interpreted to correlate to scientific theories. In the same way that nonsense prophesies can be interpreted to conform to an event after the fact.

You are entitled to that opinion. Have you studied the scriptures in the language they were written? I do not trust any interruptions.

@SweetMae:

It's not really an opinion. Unless you can provide an example of scripture predicting science that i haven't seen before, i assure you the evidence is demonstrably feeble.

[quote] Have you studied the scriptures in the language they were written?[/quote]
Shit no. But it was awfully short-sighted of god to allow his gospel to be so easily distorted that reading it in a different language somehow obfuscates the meaning.
More like google translate than divine revelation.

Do understand that men translated the written word. Not God. There is nothing that you can say that will change my mind or shake my faith in God. Unless you are open minded enough to read what I have read and studied as I have studied. Of course, I would also need to study science as you have studied it. Seems like a very long process to me.

@SweetMae:

Of course men translated it. But it seems like if god wanted his word to be known he could have expended a little effort to make sure it was.

Believers are given the gift of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. A non believer is not given that insight and therefore can not know the mind of God. They also do not have a clear understanding of the Scripture. I am not a Theologian. I wish I could write a book to explain but somehow I feel that you would not be very opened minded to any opinion but your own. I respect your beliefs. I hope that you can respect mine.

@SweetMae:

If believers are given that insight, why is there so much disagreement and factioning just among people who believe in christianity?
I am very open-minded. I'm open to changing my mind based on evidence and facts.

There is disagreement between all people in every area of life. Christians should never say that they are special, perfect or better than anyone else. We are not. We are human. We are supposed to love each other, honor each other and respect each other. The Church is a place to find forgiveness and help along the journey.

@SweetMae:

Well that's lovely, mae. But i was asking why the revelation and insight given to believers by grace of their faith does not appear to be coherent.

Because many Christians move away from God. They do not have the faith to remain in the Word. They listen to preachers, sermons and others and forget to hear the still quiet voice of their Almighty God.

@SweetMae:

Hmm. Seems like it's awfully hard to pin down what god actually meant, then.
Non-believers can't do it. Believers can't do it.
Who can reliably know what god's word was?

It's just hard for me to explain to a non-believer.

@SweetMae:

Give it a try. I can't say that i will believe you but i promise to be respectful🙂

Remember I did answer your original question. I didn't really volunteer to write a thesis on the reliability of the interpretation of the written word of God over the centuries!

@SweetMae:

Discussions evolve.
If you don't feel like explaining it, i understand