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2elvispresley · Member

I do not even understand why teaching evolution in schools is even a question. Evolution is change over time. You don’t have to look far back to see that things have changed. The birds outside my window have gotten brighter than 100 years ago. Why should something that is proven not be taught? Some people might have an issue about creationism, because they are religious like me, but that is a completely different topic.

-- Edited by 2elvispresley on Monday 4th of March 2013 06:59:48 PM

2steveirwin · Member

Evolution should definitely be taught in schools. With such evidence backing it up, it'd be foolish not to, mate! Besides, our kids need to be able to understand our world and the lifeforms in it in order to help protect and appreciate it. Human evolution is interesting and important, but so is reptilian evolution, specifically the evolution of crocodiles. Kids should know all about that, mate. They should know how to act when they come face to face with them. I'd teach that course. Crocodiles are awesome.

2jaserobertson · Member

Evolution should not be taught in schools because God made everything for a reason. If something had to adapt then God made the next generation have what it needed to, to survive. If monkeys evolved into humans then my broher Wilie is a couple of organisms behind.

2jaserobertson · Member

2steveirwin wrote:
Evolution should definitely be taught in schools. With such evidence backing it up, it'd be foolish not to, mate! Besides, our kids need to be able to understand our world and the lifeforms in it in order to help protect and appreciate it. Human evolution is interesting and important, but so is reptilian evolution, specifically the evolution of crocodiles. Kids should know all about that, mate. They should know how to act when they come face to face with them. I'd teach that course. Crocodiles are awesome.

First, crocodiles are not as awesome as ducks. Second, God made us how we were for a reason.

2stephenhawking · Member

Evolution should most definitely be taught in schools. There is no logical reason why it shouldn't be taught. Evolution is the only logical explanation why any advancement in any society, weather it be humans, dogs, or rats, and is an important element of the curriculum. Students need to know about evolution and all that it entails. Don't forget “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” Without teaching evolution, people will be ignorant and have the illusion of knowledge because most people are completely wrong about evolution and what it entails. Jase Robertson, there is very little proof in favor of there being some supernatural force that controls everything but there is so much evidence in favor of science that it is hard to keep track of.

2motherteresa · Member

Evolution is a form of education, so I can understand why it is acceptable to teach at schools-- whether God or science is the all-purpose of the creation of Earth is a whole new different story. There is no doubt that the Earth is constantly changing. This topic can be taught both in different scenarios, depending on whether the individual is practicing his/her's education in a normal school or a religious class. In a religious school, obviously we have practiced that God is All; however some individuals are interested in digressing of all land formations and further distinct organisms.

2motherteresa · Member

2stephenhawking wrote:
Evolution should most definitely be taught in schools. There is no logical reason why it shouldn't be taught. Evolution is the only logical explanation why any advancement in any society, weather it be humans, dogs, or rats, and is an important element of the curriculum. Students need to know about evolution and all that it entails. Don't forget “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” Without teaching evolution, people will be ignorant and have the illusion of knowledge because most people are completely wrong about evolution and what it entails. Jase Robertson, there is very little proof in favor of there being some supernatural force that controls everything but there is so much evidence in favor of science that it is hard to keep track of.

Although there is "scientific" evidence, but how do you know whether or not God may be controlling every movement of evolution? Maybe individuals are not aware of that. That is certainly a factor to think about.

2steveirwin · Member

2motherteresa wrote:
Evolution is a form of education, so I can understand why it is acceptable to teach at schools-- whether God or science is the all-purpose of the creation of Earth is a whole new different story. There is no doubt that the Earth is constantly changing. This topic can be taught both in different scenarios, depending on whether the individual is practicing his/her's education in a normal school or a religious class. In a religious school, obviously we have practiced that God is All; however some individuals are interested in digressing of all land formations and further distinct organisms.

Right, sheila. I have no problems with people attributing evolution to God or anything, just so long as they know how it works. The earth is constantly changing and you can see evolution in action. And I can understand giving different explanations for evolution in different settings, because, after all, evolution merely says that things change. Except crocodiles. They've been pretty much the same since dinosaurs. I love crocodiles.

2jkrowling · Member

There is so much proof out in our world today on the existence of evolution and how it has affected many organisms' lives over the years. Evolution is not just about how the Earth started because that is a controversial theory that can clash with certain religions. Evolution is the process of change over time. I believe that evolution should be taught in school to better educate students on how and why organisms around them change each and every day.

2billnye · Member

Evolution should most definitely be taught in schools. This is a proven and important branch of science that young people should learn about no matter what religion they are. It would be inappropriate to teach creationism as opposed to evoltuion in a science classroom.

2jkrowling · Member

2jaserobertson wrote:
Evolution should not be taught in schools because God made everything for a reason. If something had to adapt then God made the next generation have what it needed to, to survive. If monkeys evolved into humans then my broher Wilie is a couple of organisms behind.

I see that you are very religious, and as a fellow Christian, I agree with the possibility of God creating each generation and slightly altering organisms to better survive in the future. However, it is important to keep an open mind and not limit yourself to the fact that there is also a possibility that God could have created the process of evolution to naturally have the organisms grow independently over time.

2billnye · Member

2stephenhawking wrote:
Evolution should most definitely be taught in schools. There is no logical reason why it shouldn't be taught. Evolution is the only logical explanation why any advancement in any society, weather it be humans, dogs, or rats, and is an important element of the curriculum. Students need to know about evolution and all that it entails. Don't forget “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” Without teaching evolution, people will be ignorant and have the illusion of knowledge because most people are completely wrong about evolution and what it entails. Jase Robertson, there is very little proof in favor of there being some supernatural force that controls everything but there is so much evidence in favor of science that it is hard to keep track of.

Exactly Stephen! I can tell that you and I have very similar thoughts about this subject.

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2willierobertson · Member

Evolution should be taught in schools. If it wasn't then people wouldn't know how to breed animals such as hunting dogs for desirable traits. Maybe some day a scientist will use evolution to make a tastier duck to hunt.

2willierobertson · Member

2jaserobertson wrote:
Evolution should not be taught in schools because God made everything for a reason. If something had to adapt then God made the next generation have what it needed to, to survive. If monkeys evolved into humans then my broher Wilie is a couple of organisms behind.

You have no clue what you are talking about. God did make everything for a reason but that doesn't mean we shouldn't teach students about how animals change over time. And by the way, I'm not a monkey,I'm your boss that signs your pay checks.

2billcosby · Member

Evolution is well known as a contraversial topic. However, I do not think that it should be banned from schools. Do not get me wrong; I am not encouraging the topic to be taught. I am simply saying that if it is taught, so be it.

2billcosby · Member

2billnye wrote:
Evolution should most definitely be taught in schools. This is a proven and important branch of science that young people should learn about no matter what religion they are. It would be inappropriate to teach creationism as opposed to evoltuion in a science classroom.

I do agree with you to an extent. Evolution doesn't go against religon unless the religion states that all animals were the same from the start
(I havent heard of any).

2philrobertson · Member

I believe evolution should be taught in schools because we can see that it is actually true. Animals have adapted that is a fact. God might have put them there but they have changed and evolved. God might have spurred evolution and for that reason it is true and should be taught in schools.

2philrobertson · Member

2jaserobertson wrote:
Evolution should not be taught in schools because God made everything for a reason. If something had to adapt then God made the next generation have what it needed to, to survive. If monkeys evolved into humans then my broher Wilie is a couple of organisms behind.

Son you are a yuppy. God put us and animals here, yes. However it has been scienmatifically proven that evolution is true. We can even watch it happen in front of us. Willie might be a couple of organisms behind, but your are many behind son.

2waltdisney · Member

I believe that evolution should be taugh in school, but I also believe that if you're background wants that you not learn about it, you should be able to be excused. To me, evoultion is such an involved subject, but at the same time it can be fun to learn about. There's a million discussions that can be talked about in the classroom, and I believe it wouldbe good for everyone.

2waltdisney · Member

2philrobertson wrote:
I believe evolution should be taught in schools because we can see that it is actually true. Animals have adapted that is a fact. God might have put them there but they have changed and evolved. God might have spurred evolution and for that reason it is true and should be taught in schools.

You make excelllent points sir, and I understand where you're coming from. But looking at it from the scientific point of view, and my comment, kids and thier parents should have the right to choose.

2ivankatrump · Member

Evolution should be taught in schools. The purpose of our schools is to educate and with evolution being one the foundations of understanding biology, it is a very important subject,which should be taught. It plays a significant role in our society because the minds that are taught about evolution eventually create vaccines and cures for diseases. The theory of evolution improves our lives in such practical ways.

2ivankatrump · Member

2elvispresley wrote:

I do not even understand why teaching evolution in schools is even a question. Evolution is change over time. You don’t have to look far back to see that things have changed. The birds outside my window have gotten brighter than 100 years ago. Why should something that is proven not be taught? Some people might have an issue about creationism, because they are religious like me, but that is a completely different topic.

I agree with you Elvis, we share the same views on this topic.

-- Edited by 2elvispresley on Monday 4th of March 2013 06:59:48 PM

2elvispresley · Member

2steveirwin wrote:
Evolution should definitely be taught in schools. With such evidence backing it up, it'd be foolish not to, mate! Besides, our kids need to be able to understand our world and the lifeforms in it in order to help protect and appreciate it. Human evolution is interesting and important, but so is reptilian evolution, specifically the evolution of crocodiles. Kids should know all about that, mate. They should know how to act when they come face to face with them. I'd teach that course. Crocodiles are awesome.

I completely agree with you Steve. I mean, how else are kids supposed to learn about it? Even wonderful parents like mine don’t have the time for that (especially after working multiple jobs!)

2ellendegeneres · Member

Evolution should be taught in school for the simple reason that it happens alllll the time. It would be unreasonable if we didn't, almost like not teaching students how plants, or us humans, breathe. I honestly see no real problem and the students don't have to believe everything they are taught but they at least have to be taught to make up their minds about whether they believe it or not.

2ellendegeneres · Member

2ivankatrump wrote:
Evolution should be taught in schools. The purpose of our schools is to educate and with evolution being one the foundations of understanding biology, it is a very important subject,which should be taught. It plays a significant role in our society because the minds that are taught about evolution eventually create vaccines and cures for diseases. The theory of evolution improves our lives in such practical ways.

I wholeheartedly agree with you, especially on the diesease stand point. Now only if they created a vaccine against cooties.

2friedrichnietzsche · Member

It is of the most vital importance for evolution to be taught in schools. The definition of evolution is simply change over time. Although it is often controversial statement that evolution contradicts religion, that is not a sufficient reason to deny its teaching. Evolution has more that enough evidence to support that it is true. If something is true, therefore it must be taught, regardless of how controversial or offensive it may be; the truth stands as it is.

2friedrichnietzsche · Member

2billnye wrote:
Evolution should most definitely be taught in schools. This is a proven and important branch of science that young people should learn about no matter what religion they are. It would be inappropriate to teach creationism as opposed to evoltuion in a science classroom.

I completely agree with you Mr. Nye, the education of science is meant to educate children of what is and not what we once thought it to be.

2janeausten · Member

Good day my friends!

Even though I am a Christian Anglican, I think evolution should be taught in schools, but only to individuals who would like it to be taught to them. Everyone has their own opinion, and I believe everyone is entitled to it; if someone believes that evolution is responsible for today’s organisms, they are entitled to believe that, and though I may not agree with their opinion, I respect their belief. I believe education is important since girls did not get as many educational opportunities as boys did, and if someone wants to learn about evolution, there should be a class for that subject, but it should only be open to individuals who want to learn about evolution; nobody should be forced against their will to take a class on evolution.

- Jane Austen

2janeausten · Member

2ellendegeneres wrote:
Evolution should be taught in school for the simple reason that it happens alllll the time. It would be unreasonable if we didn't, almost like not teaching students how plants, or us humans, breathe. I honestly see no real problem and the students don't have to believe everything they are taught but they at least have to be taught to make up their minds about whether they believe it or not.

Good day Ellen!

I absolutely agree with your opinion. In the end, the students have the decision to choose if they believe in evolution or not, and I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

I watched your show today for the first time and I found it entertaining. A lot of things are very different today than they were past, but your show is very comical just like some of my books were.

- Jane Austen

2shaquilleoneal · Veteran Member

I believe that evolution should be taught to a certain extent. As Shaq, I think that it's fine to teach things like how the primates evolved over time. Where evolution does not need to begin discussion is when we talk about how life was formed. People believe in their religion and that's how they belive life was formed. As Shaq, I can relate to both science and religion. What I'm trying to say is that some people can't.

Shaq out.

2shaquilleoneal · Veteran Member

2jaserobertson wrote:
Evolution should not be taught in schools because God made everything for a reason. If something had to adapt then God made the next generation have what it needed to, to survive. If monkeys evolved into humans then my broher Wilie is a couple of organisms behind.

Shaq agrees, it's just too contraversal.

Shaq out.

2tobyturner · Member

YESSS!!! The theory of evolution has to be tauught in school, the hurches would never teach it!!! All the childbuscus' in the world deserve to learn about where we came from, it is a logial question that has to be asnwered one way or another. If it was not taught there would be WAR!!! The earth would erupt in a fiery explosion of death and the world would not survive. Those who excaped in spaceships wold colonize other planets and eventually the entire galaxy wold be at war!!!! (that is how the star wars galaxy began)

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2tobyturner · Member

2jaserobertson wrote:
Evolution should not be taught in schools because God made everything for a reason. If something had to adapt then God made the next generation have what it needed to, to survive. If monkeys evolved into humans then my broher Wilie is a couple of organisms behind.

Well I dundidilee disagr' wit' dat dun there statement!!! I you's be a human then you's not no none monkey, there for ma point is provn' and you are dondidiliee WRONG dudidiliee.

2willferrell · Member

Of course evolution should be taught in schools! For all those religious people out there just toughen up and deal with the fact that your religion can't control everything. Just because evolution is being taught in schools doesn't mean you have to believe and agree with it. I mean quit your whining! The world doesn't revolve around you. It revolves around me in addition to science.

2willferrell · Member

2elvispresley wrote:

I do not even understand why teaching evolution in schools is even a question. Evolution is change over time. You don’t have to look far back to see that things have changed. The birds outside my window have gotten brighter than 100 years ago. Why should something that is proven not be taught? Some people might have an issue about creationism, because they are religious like me, but that is a completely different topic.

-- Edited by 2elvispresley on Monday 4th of March 2013 06:59:48 PM

Great Point Elvis! I couldn't have said it better myself. Your logic as well as your charm on the ladies is only second to the one and only me.

2nickiminaj · Member

2jkrowling wrote:
There is so much proof out in our world today on the existence of evolution and how it has affected many organisms' lives over the years. Evolution is not just about how the Earth started because that is a controversial theory that can clash with certain religions. Evolution is the process of change over time. I believe that evolution should be taught in school to better educate students on how and why organisms around them change each and every day.

Word. This is some true stuff. Ya'll can believe whatever you want ya know but dat don't get rid of da fact dat organisms be changin' everyday. It's somethin' you can actually see and is proven and should totally be tought to the lil players.

2nickiminaj · Member

Ain't no two people the same. Everyone is allowed to have they own opinions and beliefs, but proven fact can't never be denyed. Now I ain't tellin ya'll to go hatin' on they religions and stuff, but them school kids needa know how things change over time to survive. That's what this whole evolution thang is anyways.

2davidturley · Member

I do believe evolution should be taught in schools. I learned it as a kid, everyone I know has as well, and I don't see why it shouldn't be taught in schools, since it is so widly accepted as fact. Evolutions should continue to be taught in schools because it explains so much about how different species evolved from their ancestors, which I personally found to be very interesting when I attended school.

2davidturley · Member

2elvispresley wrote:

I do not even understand why teaching evolution in schools is even a question. Evolution is change over time. You don’t have to look far back to see that things have changed. The birds outside my window have gotten brighter than 100 years ago. Why should something that is proven not be taught? Some people might have an issue about creationism, because they are religious like me, but that is a completely different topic.

-- Edited by 2elvispresley on Monday 4th of March 2013 06:59:48 PM

Elvis, I agree with your opinion. Facts should be taught in school so we all become just that much wiser.

2michaeljackson · Member

I think evolution should still be taught in schools, because without that knowledge the world would be in an argument as to how people evolved. Some people are lacking the knowledge of evolution, and when this happens signs of spongtanious generation appear. Peple turn to school to learn important stuff and if it was not taught there would be a huge gap in the science programs. So therefore i do beleive that it should still be taught.

2sirobertson · Member

Hey! Boys I think that evolution should not me taught is schools because god made everything. Hey back when I was in school we didn't know what evolution was. If it is thought in schools it better not be in a normal science class, it better be for the nerds.

2michaeljackson · Member

2steveirwin wrote:
Evolution should definitely be taught in schools. With such evidence backing it up, it'd be foolish not to, mate! Besides, our kids need to be able to understand our world and the lifeforms in it in order to help protect and appreciate it. Human evolution is interesting and important, but so is reptilian evolution, specifically the evolution of crocodiles. Kids should know all about that, mate. They should know how to act when they come face to face with them. I'd teach that course. Crocodiles are awesome.

Agreed steve, evolution should be taught in school.

2sirobertson · Member

2willierobertson wrote:
Evolution should be taught in schools. If it wasn't then people wouldn't know how to breed animals such as hunting dogs for desirable traits. Maybe some day a scientist will use evolution to make a tastier duck to hunt.

Willie boy has not understood mand things and this is one of them. He is going to be a yuppy boy in the next year or so. Go made all animals special and evolution is not true.jack!

2annehathaway · Member

Absolutly, evolution should be taught in school. Growing up in a catholic family, my parents would have discouraged it. But since ive changed my religious views since then, i feel that people should know about it. You shouldnt just hide something like that from students. its a big part of science! I dont see how it goes against any religion. And its not like teaching evolution is going to change a childs religious views.

2drseuss · Member

Evolution is not all bologna, some of its true and kids need to knowee. Though I may not believe fully in its details, religion fills in all its holes like nails. Kids need to be taught evolution in school. Evolution is important ande is needed to be smart and cool. I'm running late, so I have to go. Have a fun day and don't move too slow.

2billymays · Member

OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have to teach them how the animals came to be!!!!!!!!!!! But we should not tell them that God had no part in this!!!! We must give them a happy medium!!!!!!

2billymays · Member

2steveirwin wrote:
Evolution should definitely be taught in schools. With such evidence backing it up, it'd be foolish not to, mate! Besides, our kids need to be able to understand our world and the lifeforms in it in order to help protect and appreciate it. Human evolution is interesting and important, but so is reptilian evolution, specifically the evolution of crocodiles. Kids should know all about that, mate. They should know how to act when they come face to face with them. I'd teach that course. Crocodiles are awesome.

I TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There MUST be evidence and facts!!!!!!!!!!! Oxi-clean has the evidence and the facts!!! therefore it is the PERFECT PRODUCT!!!!!!

2drseuss · Member

2sirobertson wrote:
Hey! Boys I think that evolution should not me taught is schools because god made everything. Hey back when I was in school we didn't know what evolution was. If it is thought in schools it better not be in a normal science class, it better be for the nerds.

I like your thinking dear robertson boy, but it is just naieve evolution isnt just a toy. It needs to be taught in school to give kids options. Others may disagree with me, but you have to learn that the idea of evolution must be adopted.