And the more we learn about the spectacular intricacy and complexity of life, the more "faith" it requires to believe that evolution explains it.
When Darwin roamed the Earth, we had very little understanding of the complexity of living things, nor of the Universe. Evolution was a plausible explanation.
That dog won't hunt any more. It is utterly impossible for Evolution to be the mechanism responsible for countless living structures. On the other hand, Intelligent Design literally fills our little corner of the universe. Intelligent Design exists in an great abundance and variety. It is foolish to not at least CONSIDER that it may in fact be the driving force of the Universe.
I do not disagree with you in principle,here.
Teaching it to the kids is a good idea,
but not in science class.
ID requires a leap of faith, it cannot be demonstated, as in 2+2, or an analysis of the properties of
water, or the speed of light.
It is not compatible with the scientific method.
So it is taught outside of science class.
That is my point.
I do not see why this is a problem for people.
I know avowed atheists and the ACLU would fight having it taught in school, that there are people who believe this way.
But why would people of faith be concerned about which class it is taught in?
I would choose to trust the minds of the youth. I was raised
on heavy science/math, ended up with a strong faith. There is no conflict.
The conflict, is that the folks at the center of this are neo-creationists in a disingenuous attempt to do an end around a Supreme Court decision they do not like.
I do not think that is what you are doing, but this is why the movement will fail. Reason number two.
The first is that darn leap of faith...