Evolution on "trial" in Kansas

Originally posted by valkyrie
Yes -- this is exactly why I think these things should not be taught in pubic schools. You might think "karma" or whatever else is a crazy theory, but I think "god" is a crazy theory. That's why I think it's best for public schools to, as much as possible, stay away from anything that's blatantly religious.

I think this is important for people to understand, you think "god" is a crazy theory, just as I think the theory of evolution and big bang is crazy. So why should we teach either one as fact? I don't have a problem teaching the basics as teory, because that's what they are. I dont' know, this is part of the reason why I as a teacher am getting out of the public school system. I can not in good conscience speak of such things that I think are ludicrous, yet I know I can not teach what I believe to be true either.
ps. karma, although called something else, is a biblical principle, and therefore, "technically" I believe in it.

ETA: I understand that evolution, as in survival of the fittest, makes perfect sense. I don't however believe the world is millions of years old and that my ancestors are monkeys.