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.
I'm sure the athiests will love that. An opportunity in a government run school, away from church teachers, away from parents, to start the discussion of Creationism vs. Evolution. And from there on to the discussion of "is there a Creator/God".
Those young impressionable people are going to make up their minds on their own what to believe. Probably never change their mind after that, as young people often set their beliefs early and never change them.
Oh, the athiests are just going to love that. And the Creationists are just begging for it too. Wonderful [/sarcasm]
I'm just astounded that it doesn't occur to some people that perhaps its better to surrender than fight an issue that really isn't central to faith in God. He has the power to have created Evolution too, you know.
They taught me in Sunday school to avoid temptation. Yet here Creationists are setting up their young children for the biggest temptation of all. To reject the existence of God completly, in a setting completly away from the influences of church or family.
Then I demand that the Great Green Arkleseizure theory also be given equal time. What about Last Thursdayism? How about Native American creationism? What will Thor and Odin think if they don't get equal time? If you have another competing SCIENTIFIC theory, then great, give it equal time in science class. If not, well then evolution is the only scientific theory there is.