Quote:
Originally posted by bilmore
How far do you take the "evolution isn't completely proved" argument, though? There are many things that we don't understand about quantum mechanics, but what we think we know so far is consistent with lab observations, and we certainly don't hesitate to teach this as a hard science. You reach a certain point in a theoretical construct where it becomes clear that, while you are still working out details, you have happened upon a valid framework. I think that evolution is at that point, at least. I know that I would vehemently protest the teaching of some model of subatomic theory that conflicted with qm but that was offered because it didn't conflict with someone's religious/philosophical views - and that, to me, is the entire basis for the push for the various creationist theories.
|
Hank, I don't know what those specific creationists want. I was referring to those folks generally, not specifically. I agree with bilmore's post here. The opposition to evolution arises out of religious principle, not science. There are aspects of evolution that are unsettled or controversial, but these are not usually the sorts of things that get taught to high school students.
