[TomB]

The design and order in the universe is part of scientific evidence of a creator. And so the theory goes.

What scientific evidence is that? "Wow, look how complicated things are, it MUST be created". So we shouldn't teach evolution because there isn't enough evidence, yet we should teach creationism because there's even less?

How can you justify teaching an idea that is entirely based on the Bible, when not everybody believes in the Bible?

[Gumlegs]

If an argument from astonishment is science, why not?

[LifeOrGoods?]

Chance vs. design. Things don't have to be complex to be in order, but the order can become complex, like DNA. I can assume that everything in the universe has a place and purpose. I can't prove that, but most things I have a fundamental knowledge of, the Food Chain for example, show place and purpose as far as I can see. I see design after design in everything I know. You can't just throw stuff into the air and expect it to be complex and complete. You can't just throw car parts in the air and expect them to become a car. The parts must be designed and must be put in order. The more complex, the more proof of a designer.