[Non-Sequitur]

If it is a science class, why not let it be challenged and defend it based on scientific standards? 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.

Because a science class, at least at the primary through high school level, is meant to teach science. If I want to believe in the theology of the Flying Spaghetti Monster then how much time do you devote in a high school class to refuting it? How do you prove that the great snake didn't give birth? What do you use as evidence?

[jmc813]

Because a science class, at least at the primary through high school level, is meant to teach science. If I want to believe in the theology of the Flying Spaghetti Monster then how much time do you devote in a high school class to refuting it? How do you prove that the great snake didn't give birth?

See post 20. Why should it be the government's job to teach any of this?

[jmc813]

And not to speak for Mr. Nehrling, m, correct me if I’m mistaken, but what I think he is saying is that a classroom which welcomes debate and discussion on issues is a more dynamic, intellectually stimulating experience. And I agree with that on principle. Where we disagree is on practicality. NS, you brought up some good points of why that would (sadly IMO) not be practical.