[Kenny Bunk]

What ever happened to the theory proposed by Teilhard de Chardin, a brilliant Jesuit paleontologist, which postulated that perhaps evolutionary processes were the tool God used to create life? Isn't that a form of "Intelligent Design?"

BTW, I personally believe in "Teach the Controversy." If I were a Biblical Creationist, why would I not want my kids to know there are people out there who may not believe what I want them to believe? Conversely, if I were an atheist and a strict evolutionist, shouldn't my kid know there are others out there, just as smart, who disagree?

This is getting a little nuts. After all, we are still in the "Theory" stage in most of human knowledge. We know evolution takes place. We don't know "how," we don't know "how much," and we sure as hell don't know "why."

[Alter Kaker]

BTW, I personally believe in "Teach the Controversy." If I were a Biblical Creationist, why would I not want my kids to know there are people out there who may not believe what I want them to believe?

Because it turns science into a popularity contest. Unlike other disciplines, science has objective truths. A theory is correct or it isn't correct. Evolution is occuring whether we want it to or not, and that's what 100% of the available evidence shows. Our opinions on the subject are meaningless. Just teach the facts.

[ml1954]

BTW, I personally believe in "Teach the Controversy."

In a science class?

[VadeRetro]

BTW, I personally believe in "Teach the Controversy."

One way or anohter, that can be done very quickly.

One way:

"Some people don't like evolution and don't think it should be taught as science. These people aren't scientists."

Another:

"Some nonscientists want to teach the controversy. Scientists don't what to."

Student: "What controversy?"

"The controversy over teaching the controversy."

Student: "What controversy?"

"The controversy over teaching the controversy."

OK, the last one could potentially go on for a bit.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for your post! I also have no problem with "teaching the controversy" - in any subject. I think it is good for the kids to know that there is still work to be done.

This is getting a little nuts. After all, we are still in the "Theory" stage in most of human knowledge. We know evolution takes place. We don't know "how," we don't know "how much," and we sure as hell don't know "why."

Indeed. Well said.