No one said they can't discuss alternatives. But in philosophy where it belongs.
Why do you constantly run this canard when it is patently false?
"Why do you constantly run this canard when it is patently false?"
You've already hit on the answer, grasshopper.
In NC, all high school students are required to take Biology. There are few, if any, philosophy courses offered at the high school level.
I teach Biology at our local Community College . Believe me, in the Bible Belt you will are not able to discuss evolution without any reference to creationism because at least one student will ask you about it in class. You can not respond to them in the arrogant, condescending manner of many of the comments in this thread. When you offend some of the deepest held beliefs of your students, their minds will be closed to whatever information you have to give them.
I think both sides should remember that both creationism and evolution are theories. Since no one was there when it all happened, there is no way to PROVE either one of them beyond a shadow of a doubt so IMO there should be room to discuss them both in a rational manner.