[add925]

Little Virgina to teacher: "Sir, I was taught at home and church that G-d created man"

Public school teacher: "Well, Virginia, there is no scientific basis for that."

Virginia: "Do I get an "F" if I don't believe in Darwin's theory?"

Teacher: "Yes, Virginia, there was a primordial humanoid"

[Alter Kaker]

Little Virginia to teacher: "Sir, I was taught that at home that the sun revolves around the earth."

Public school teacher: "Well, Virginia, there's no scientific basis for that."

Virginia: "Do I get an 'F' if I don't believe in a heliocentric solar system?"

Teacher: "No, Virginia, not necessarily, just as you wouldn't if you subscribed to creationism or some other non-rational belief system. You are entitled to your beliefs, but your beliefs don't excuse you from having to learn science, which is the purpose of this course -- so I will hold you accountable for knowing why scientists believe what they believe, regardless of whether you believe it.

Ultimately, you will be better served by understanding heliocentric thought, even if you choose ultimately to reject it."

Virginia: "You are so wise, teacher."

[antiRepublicrat]

Or with a decent teacher:

Little Virgina to teacher: "Sir, I was taught at home and church that G-d created man"

Public school teacher: "Well, Virginia, you have a right to your beliefs. But evolution is the state of modern science so you need to know it. You don't have to believe it, just know it."