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There is a solution: Begin the process of privatizing universal K-12 education. Why?

There are three questions that influence the behavior of all sentient beings:

1) Where did we come from?
2) Why are we here?
3) Where do we go when we die.

The beliefs that anyone has about these questions have religious consequences. Surely, evolution is a subject that addresses, at least the first question, and for many influences their opinions on the the second and third question.

so...how can a government school approach the topic of the origins of life without establishing the religion of some and trashing that of others? Answer: It can't!

And,,,evolution is merely one of ***hundreds*** of curriculum decisions that have religious consequences. The personal beliefs of government school officials regrading the above 3 questions influence decisions regard literature, history, sex education, homosexuality, dress codes, foods served, holidays celebrated, which weekend day will be used for school functions, music performed and taught to the children.

Government schools are a First Amendment abomination. They never were, never can be , and never will be religiously neutral. They will promote one religious worldview over another. They do violate free speech, free press, free expression of religion, and free assembly.

The worst part about government schools is that they can and DO use the threat of police action to force students to attend, and to force citizens to pay for its non-neutral religious agenda.

Privatize universal K-12 education. Let parents, teachers, and principals decide on curriculum and policies so that the 3 questions, ( Where are we from? Why are we here? Where do we go when we die? ) can be addressed in a way that upholds the religious traditions in the home, rather than actively ( and possibly even maliciously ) undermining them.