[Diddle E. Squat]

Yes, Copernicus was once considered a proponent of 'mumbo jumbo' by the experts.

BTW, I'm all for teaching evolution theory, but find the arrogance and insecurity of many of its proponents rather amazing. Especially considering how much of scientific knowledge is accept then discarded in the course of just a lifetime. Like I said, if evolution theory is correct, it will stand on its own in comparison to any other theory. So why the angst at rationally examining other points of view?

[happydogdesign]

The consternation is due to the lack of any credible evidence for any theory other than evolution.

[orionblamblam]

> Copernicus was once considered a proponent of 'mumbo jumbo' by the experts.

As was Darwin. However, the passage of time have shown them both to be correct on the basics, even if some of the detaisl were wrong or lacking.

> Especially considering how much of scientific knowledge is
accept then discarded in the course of just a lifetime.

That's called "Science." Unliek "religion," where the patently incorrect and silly are kept due to dogma. Just another area where evolution trumps Creationism... evolution changes to fit new data. Creationism has to misrepresent data.