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It's a theory. Why the fear to call it such?

Because the science textbooks are filled completely with theories that are not labelled as such, but only evolution is singled out for the label. The obvious intention here is to inculcate doubt in the minds of the students regarding evolution, as compared to such equally well established models as the atomic theory of matter, or universal gravitation.

These three theories are by no means equally well established, nor are they equal in their effect upon those who belive them. Do you really think "universal gravitation" is as speculative as evolution?

No. Evolution deserves to be singled out and labled. Of all the ignorant notions foisted upon humankind as "fact," this one has had a sorely deleterious effect, bringing forth and sustaining rotten fruits from the beginning. It is Pseudo-intellectual hogwash exhonerated by self-deceived frauds. It certainly does not deserve to be treated as fact. It is well-deserving of ridicule.

True enough. Louisiana and Alabama hit upon a dumb idea. Small disclaimers in a textbook gives evolutionary superstition more credit than it deserves.

"It's a theory. Why the fear to call it such?

Because the science textbooks are filled completely with theories that are not labelled as such, but only evolution is singled out for the label. The obvious intention here is to inculcate doubt in the minds of the students regarding evolution, as compared to such equally well established models as the atomic theory of matter, or universal gravitation."

Is evolution a theory or not? Why do you fear children knowing that it is? You are bringing your own narrow minded faith based theologies into your weak argument.

There should be doubt that a theory is a fact. Your problem is you can't get off your high horse long enough to tell the truth.

another low IQ moron...

Because the science textbooks are filled completely with theories that are not labelled as such, but only evolution is singled out for the label.

So? It's perfectly reasonable to single out special topics for such reminders if they are especially politically sensitive to the point where many people don't seem to realize the status of the theory as a theory. As is the case with evolution.

The obvious intention here

Intention? Intention?? Who cares about intentions. There are true statements and false statements. "Evolution is a theory" is a true statement. Who cares what my "intention" is for saying this, if it's true? Better yet, why not tell kids this - if it's true?

We want to tell kids the truth, and facts, correct? Or only when our "intentions" are pure for doing so. You tell me.

The obvious intention here is to inculcate doubt in the minds of the students regarding evolution,

There should be "doubt" in the mind of students regarding all theories. You insist that students take everything as dogma, Physicist?

"The obvious intention here is to inculcate doubt in the minds of the students regarding evolution, as compared to such equally well established models as the atomic theory of matter, or universal gravitation."

The fact that you consider the theory of evolution to have the same validity as the theory of universal gravitation shows that you must have deemed yourself "physicist" rather than acquiring the title from an institution of higher learning. Keep calling yourself "physicist." While the rest of us won't believe it, and you won't come any closer to realizing the title, you might at least raise your self-esteem.

newguy357, the physics student