No such dichotomy exists. Science is not philosophical materialism, and has nothing to say, positive or negative about theism, except for that of a particular brand of scientific cranks called scientific creationists.
Why not show students what is REALLY at stake here? I say we show what comes from a "me first" mindset.
Human evolution has not produced a "me first" mindset. Humans, like most large, slow-breeding social predators exhibit a remarkable amount of co-operative and altruistic instinct compared to most of the rest of the animal kingdom, for pretty obvious reasons of genetic survival.
I have held a suspicion that some of those in here presenting themselves as "libertarians" aren't truly that at all.
What is this? What has libertianism to do with evolutionary theory?
At worst some of you are nothing more than "stealth" lefties looking to start trouble and, at BEST, the very sort of libertarian- boozy, beer-soaked frat boy, short sighted and hedonistic thinkers who can't imagine an issue beyond your pleasure, your money, your convenience, your porn and your dope issues- who will make it an absolute impossibility to EVER see a true libertarian in DC.
Good grief. This has nothing whatever to do with evolutionary theory. Haven't you been told about the dangers of drinking and typing at the same time?
YES- BOTH theories.
Whatever laymen might think, there are not two scientific theories evolution. ID does not qualify even if you pout for a week about libertarians.
Try to imagine an education system- supported only at the local level- where students are taught both theories and where both are actually discussed in a dispassionate and intelligent way. Imagine a generation of critical thinkers who learn a little SOMETHING, enough to make their own decision on which to believe.
Try to imagine an educational system--supported only at the local level--where students are taught both theories of grammar and spelling. That of an english major hired out of graduate school, and that of an illiterate street rapper.
It is not incumbent upon the REST of us to accept what the leftists- or YOU- tell us we MUST believe.
It is not incumbent upon writers of accredited science textbooks to give a tinkers poop what non-scientists think should go in science textbooks, just as it is not incumbent upon writers of music theory books to consult the deaf about music theory.
Again, despite the monopoly and lies of evolutionist, the majority of Americans are still too smart and reject this philosophy hiding under the name of science.
One line assures that I will never respond to someone like you, and certainly not YOU ever again.
I am under the assumption- and believe it still- that THIS site might offer postings somewhat above the level of your typical "americaonline juvenile". Apparently that is not always so judging from your post to me.
I do not drink and your assumptions about a person you do not know only make YOU look stupid....and I feel quite comfortable saying this to you just based on what you have posted.
I repeat: There are those posters in here who are leftists looking for trouble or "libertarian light" types who have no conception of what being a libertarian is about. YOU are one of those.
While I am quite sure you think your smarmy post made you seem knowledgeable or "worldly", let me hasten to assure you- you come across merely small, mean and stupid.