I follow these threads as a pure lurker. I find it interesting that many comments from the evolution side tend to be immature personal attacks like the one above. Occasionally, I will read a good discussion between two intelligent scientists on this issue, but I do not expect one from this poster.
I have just one key comment here: if it is the case that America looses its technological edge because of poor schooling, it sure will not be because of home schooling or Christian schooling. It will be due to public schools. Many non-Christians put their kids into Christian schools for the better education. If you really care about teaching kids, why do you not focus on the problem. I dare you to get involved in a local public school. If you really are a scientist (atheist, Christian, whatever), you will probably be amazed and appalled. My background is in mathematics, and I am saddened by today’s graduates.
Well, certainly not because of Catholic schooling -- they teach evolution. I know, I went to a Catholic school. I was taught evolution.
Glad I made your list of those you feel worthy to comment on, until proven wrong I will stand on my statements. I do not believe that home schooled or Christian schooled students will make up the bulk of new scientists or mathematicians. No one can serve two masters.