I agree with the objective. But until one’s found, should we elevate an unsupported hypostasis to theory in science class by calling it one?
Obviously, that is part of the grand debate. And even more obviously, the matter will not be resolved on FreeRepublic. But as this poll indicates, there are two generally accepted theories about the origin and development of life on earth. Both remain unproven. Both, by definition remain theories. I would argue that it does not stretch the limits of academic consistency to teach both theories objectively in our schools and let our students decide which sounds more plausible to them.