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by jakeonthemove 4904 days ago
True, but try to tell that to the millions of people who believe creationism IS science... To make it simple, just let the kids choose and decide for themselves...
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> To make it simple, just let the kids choose and decide for themselves...

No, that's not how it works. By that logic we also would have to teach about ghosts, dwarfs, <stroke>astronomy</stroke>astrology, or just claims made by other religions or folklore. There's a reason we teach our children sciences. They are objective, observable, testable, falsifiable, etc. We want a rational society, not despotism.

You meant astrology.
Yep, thanks!
I'm trying amn't I.

It is not science and it's not a question of beliefs.

You should not lie to kids. By telling them about creation in science classes, you lie to them.

The millions of people who believe creationism IS science are wrong. It's imperative for people to let them know (politely, of course) that they are wrong, especially in the science classroom
yes, but how can the kids choose when the information will inevitably be provided in a completely biased manner?
Uh, no? Why bother sending them to school then? This is not about beliefs, it is about science.