"Now prove to me that the Theory of Evolution is not a government-sponsored religion."
I learned it in a Catholic school that received 0% of its funding from the gov't.
Besides, it's to the advantage of a gov't to keep its citizens ignorant, stupid, non-questioning, and clueless. Since this is the case, I'd expect the gov't to heartily endorse the teaching of the Christian Creation myth, as it serves that purpose nobily.
####Besides, it's to the advantage of a gov't to keep its citizens ignorant, stupid, non-questioning, and clueless. Since this is the case, I'd expect the gov't to heartily endorse the teaching of the Christian Creation myth, as it serves that purpose nobily.####
Actually, challenges to evolution generally occur from the citizenry. Governments seem obsessed with promoting evolution. The only exception seems to occur when an angry populace finally has had enough and demands balance from their governing officials. So occasionally you'll see a conservative precinct like Kansas or Cobb County, GA supporting a balanced view, in response to popular local opinion. But bigger government usually then steps in via the federal courts and imposes an "evolution then, evolution now, evolution forever" rule.
No wonder more parents are homeschooling or sending their kids to private schools.