It is semantics. Case in point. I do not believe in evolution. That would make it faith based. However, I do accept the evidence that supports the theory of evolution. Such is science.
How does that make the point I raised meaningless?
Your point is not meaningless, however, a faith-based debate is. Evolution is not faith based.
I'm not following you at all. The discussion, at least as I raised it, is that both should be taught. Heck, throw in the big bang theory if you want. But, teach about them. Don't say one or the other is correct. Just leave it up to the kids to decide.
The point being, why is one excluded over the other. As far as I am concerned, it is as much a stretch of faith to accept evolution as it is to accept creation. Call if science or whatever if you want. To me, though, it sounds like you are fooling yourself when you do. Evolution does not explain how the world got here.