Ok, if you say that Darwin "specifically referenced a Creator" that is great.
Also, I am not calling anyone an atheist. If we simply disagree with the manner inwhich God Created the world and its life-forms, then we agree on the biggest point--THERE IS A CREATOR OF LIFE.
The original point of the discussion was that other theories should not be taught in school. I am totally open to marco-evolution being taught as a theory, but the other major idea that explains how "species" came to exist should be taught as well--ID.
Take the Fox News slogan "We report you decide." That is how it should be in the schools. You have to admit that many people (especially in college) have tilted toward atheism because they were taught that evolution eliminates the need for God (atleast that is how the professors I have had--except for one--presented it). On a many of college campus you will be laughed at if you believe in God--and the person laughing will cite his biology professor! This whole issue is nothing more than another example of liberalism run wild in our schools.
All I ask is that both sides of the story be presented and let people make their own judgements from there. I would think that the open-minded members of the FR would agree with that premise. I can't believe many of you do not.