"Evolution does not address the origin of life. Have you read a science text lately?"
Let's just address the origin of man. National Geographic claims man evolved from apes. They even have a poster that shows it in full color!
Now God says He created man in His own image. God also says "...the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground..."
You see no contradiction?
Yeah, it looks like the bible contradicts itself, unless God is really a pile of dust. Either way, not a credible science text...
<< "Evolution does not address the origin of life. Have you read a science text lately?"
Let's just address the origin of man. >>
You are the one who brought up that oft-repeated lie about the "origin of life" -- and now you don't want to address it? Can you say "changing the subject?" I knew that you could. [Said in my best Mr. Roberts voice]
<< National Geographic claims man evolved from apes. They even have a poster that shows it in full color! >>
Wow! A poster! It MUST be anti-God! A curse on them! God is going to rain down fire and brimstone on them right away, I'm sure.
<< Now God says He created man in His own image. God also says "...the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground..." >>
The Bible does say that. It is your OPINION that "God" says it. You are welcome to that opinion. You are not welcome to force it into the science curriculum, unless you are also willing to allow me to teach Sunday School at your church, and teach evolution. Hey -- you get five days a week to preach your religion in school; all I'm asking for is one measly hour a week at your church. Deal?
<< You see no contradiction? >>
Yes. If you take the Bible literally at that point, there is a contradiction between that literal biblical statement and the findings of biology. So what? Science class is not about your particular method of biblical interpretation.
There are a lot of contradictions between literal biblical statements and science. Or do you believe that grasshoppers really only have four legs, and that the earth stands fixed and immovable?
Are you going to contradict those great creationist scientists, such as Luther and Calvin, who condemned Copernicanism on the basis of direct biblical statements? If not -- why are you picking and choosing which contradiction to stand on?
Science doesn't give a flying F*** about your religious opinions. But if it makes you feel any better, science doesn't give a flying F*** about MY religious opinions, either -- or those of my next-door neighbor, or of the kid who delivers the pizza.