[Junior]

Do the kids have the necessary background and training to properly question the theory? Most pre-college biology classes simply give a quick, layman's version of evolution to their students. There really isn't enough information contained therein for a knowledgeable questioning of the actual science behind it. This is also one reason the creationists are fairly successful at their attempts to call evolution into question -- they are basically assaulting the watered-down "monkey" version (no pun intended) rather than the more complicated and involved models actually employed by working scientists. Hell, I've been studying this stuff for years and I find myself making elementary mistakes in our discussions on these threads. Fortunately, we here at FR are blessed with several working biologists (Nebullis, for instance) who really do know what they are talking about.

[f.Christian]

We need a disclaimer on the FREE republic ...

danger migrating flying evo monkeys try to rule the roost here ...

check the tree republic --- vultures of the mind - body - soul of america !


Science NAZIS !

(( alpha vulture cap lock ah2 ))


They can smell the blood of a creationist - conservative ... it's psychic !

[Onelifetogive]

Do the kids have the necessary background and training to properly question the theory?

Most of the kids don't have the necessary background to read about the theory!

My point was that they should be taught to question theories in general. This one, in particular.

[Calpernia]

That is a good post.

Most pre-college classes OVERALL, though, only give quick, layman's versions of everything. Otherwise you would never get out of high school ;)

College expands more on subjects.