The Pennsylvania Academic Standards require students to learn about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and eventually to take a standardized test of which evolution is a part.
The is the part that is truly disturbing. These kids are forced to answer a specific way about a quasi-scientific opinion, and if they don't answer in a way that violates their conscience, their good sense, and their religion, then they are penalized on a standardized test that controls their graduation.
That is abominable.
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So, if the question is about astronomy, and they are asked wether the sun orbits the earth or vice versa, they should be able to answer either way, depending on their religious views on the matter?
What if their religion claims that Europe doesnt exist? Should they get the option of answering geography questions any way they like?
The existence of Europe is a fact. You need a better example.
Also, you need an example that is hypothetical and contradicts religious folks' first priority to believe their God.
The orbit of the sun and the geographical location of certain countries does not fill the bill.