[BenLurkin]

You know, you'd have a better argument if you insisted that Hindu creation belief be taught. It would lend some credibility to your argument to compare one deep rooted belief system with another.

Problem is. . . the good folks of Dover aren't Hindus. Turns out they may not be Christians either -- but either way they should have a greater say in what their kids are taught.

I mean . . . we are conservatives here, right?

[Dimensio]

Turns out they may not be Christians either

How did you deduce this?

[js1138]

but either way they should have a greater say in what their kids are taught.

I wouldn't think conservatives would want their kids taught useless bunk in science class. That's what homes are for.

[MineralMan]

"Problem is. . . the good folks of Dover aren't Hindus. Turns out they may not be Christians either -- but either way they should have a greater say in what their kids are taught."

Parent have the ultimate responsibility of teaching religious beliefs to their offspring. Science is not religion, and most parents are not competent to teach science to their kids. Religion, on the other hand, should never be taught by government. It is a personal matter, and nothing the government should meddle in.

[peyton randolph]

You know, you'd have a better argument if you insisted that Hindu creation belief be taught. It would lend some credibility to your argument to compare one deep rooted belief system with another.

You're judging what constitutes a deeply held belief system? The flying spaghetti monster is one of the fastest growing belief systems. Just check out its homepage.

You will also note that our beliefs include the 'theory' that global warming exists and is caused by a decrease in the number of pirates (see chart below). This will need to be taught in the classrooms as well. Like ID, take it on faith.