[ThinkPlease]

I don't think they are scientific theories. I was answering the question about what course would cover this topic (ie, where do you put it in the curriculum), in an average public school.

My point is that if they are not scientific, lets not include them in science class.

I feel that the debate between the different religious views, while interesting, is something that might be over the top for most high-school students. I think a social-studies elective is most appropriate.

[stuartcr]

If you want to teach/introduce them....they have to go somewhere, historically, it's been science. I agree, it should be social-studies, but some schools don't have social-studies courses, and it would be too much to make a whole semester out of this topic. I think it's cheaper to just stick it in an existing course, and put a caveat on it.

[longshadow]

I think a social-studies elective is most appropriate.

I've changed my mind.

I now conditionally support the inclusion of "Creationism" in public school curricula.......

The "condition" is that it be taught as part of the "Fallacies, Frauds, and Myths" section of a course of study on "Critical Thinking" skills. It can be taught along side "Flat-Earth" geography, Numerology, Astrology, Chiropratic and Homeopathic Medicine, Man-Induced Global Warming, Psychic Pets, Velikovskian Catastrophism, Crystal Healing, Aroma Therapy, Psychic Healing, and host of other examples of nonsense masquaerading as science.

If the Creationists want their ideas in school that badly, I say, let's accomodate them...... under "Fallacies, Frauds, and Myths."