[jmc813]

If, for example, a Native American child brings in the creation story his grandfather believed about a great snake giving birth to the earth, we can look at this from a scientific fashion and determine if there is any logical basis.

Schools would be sued out of existence if this were to happen. I still like my idea in post 20 the best.

[mnehring]

Schools would be sued out of existence if this were to happen.

Why? If a child was raised in a Native American household and had this belief, why should he not be allowed to bring up his belief. At the same time, why should the teacher not also be allowed to explore and challenge this based on science? If we expect pro-creation teachers to be able to challenge evolution, we should also expect the freedom for the same challenge. We should never hide behind the 'its religion, therefore it can't be challenged'. How many people call evolution religion? If our belief is strong, having to respond to the challenge will strengthen our belief.

[mnehring]

why not just not address this in public schools

The problem I have with your post 20 is two fold. First, if we follow this path, then it could get to the point where nothing could be taught because it offends or challenges the belief of someone else. Secondly, faith (or science) is not strengthened by avoiding challenges to it. It is strengthened by facing those challenges and hashing them out.