Texas Board Passes Social Studies Curriculum

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Reba said:
Even though the teachers call it theory, they present it as fact. They don't say, "maybe this is how evolution happened." They say, "this is what happened."
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Most people can hear the implied "according to the theory" in there. Especially since the theory is the topic.:roll:
 
Anyone else see the fear taking over the thread?
 
Reba said:
It's a shame that more people don't open their minds enough to see the truth of Creation.
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There is only 'truth' in creation if one believes in a god...

Those who believe in other gods may have their own views that contradict the standard Christian-based creation myth. So, which should be taught? How do we pick & choose a creation to teach?
 
souggy said:
Again... look up "big bang theory" and "spontaneous evolution."

The big bang theory is that something started the universe as we know it. We don't know what caused it, but it happened. You can say it's God; that guy over there can say it's a giant supernova explosion; I can say that a raven puked something boiling hot.

Spontaneous evolution is the hypothesis that one species don't evolve in to another; they just "appear." This fit nicely into creationism too. That new species of fruitfly? It didn't evolve from another species, it just appeared. Why? That's why it's a "theory" or a hypothesis.
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If it's spontaneous, how can it be evolution? Where did the new creature come from?

It sounds nice, and it would be appeasing if it could be accepted. However, it still doesn't satisfy either evolution or creation models.

I would love to delve into this further but I have a feeling we are already on the thin ice of religious discussion here, and will soon find this thread locked for crossing the line. :(
 
Reba said:
If it's spontaneous, how can it be evolution? Where did the new creature come from?

It sounds nice, and it would be appeasing if it could be accepted. However, it still doesn't satisfy either evolution or creation models.

I would love to delve into this further but I have a feeling we are already on the thin ice of religious discussion here, and will soon find this thread locked for crossing the line. :(
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hence a theory. As I said before - as the science progresses, the theory gets more refined. Spontaneous just simply happened. Once it happened - it continued to evolve.

In creation model - there is no theory. only an absolute truth. no question asked. I don't believe in that.
 
Reba said:
If it's spontaneous, how can it be evolution? Where did the new creature come from?

It sounds nice, and it would be appeasing if it could be accepted. However, it still doesn't satisfy either evolution or creation models.

I would love to delve into this further but I have a feeling we are already on the thin ice of religious discussion here, and will soon find this thread locked for crossing the line. :(
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That is where the particle physics knowledge becomes helpful.

This isn't a religious discussion at all.
 
souggy said:
You don't even need knowledge of particle physics to understand it.

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You just need to understand that Darwin wasn't the only authority on evolution.
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He just popularized the theory for the masses.
 
funny that we're debating about science in social studies thread. I suppose that soon... Texas will pass the science curriculum to fit the conservative/religious view? :dunno:
 
Reba said:
He just popularized the theory for the masses.
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Darwin's theory differs in numerous ways from ID. But that is a common mistake from those who refuse to even examine anything but a faith based explanation.
 
jillio said:
Wait! Now you are saying that they can be reconciled. Make up your mind Reba.
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No, I didn't say that. As you highlighted, "Just because the source of Creationism is the Bible doesn't mean it isn't supported by science." Where did I say it reconciled evolution? No where.

Science supports Creationism. That has nothing to do with reconciling evolution to creation. In fact, it shows the errors of evolution.
 
Jiro said:
funny that we're debating about science in social studies thread. I suppose that soon... Texas will pass the science curriculum to fit the conservative/religious view? :dunno:
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If they do then ugh... I don't want creationism to be taught in science because they are more religious views.

In public school, evolution is usually taught in science.
 
Jiro said:
the other people would say same to religious people for not seeing the truth of science. Simple - you are free to choose to go to public school or Catholic school.
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The "other people" did say it first. :giggle:

I finished my public school education when I graduated from high school in 1969. :lol:

My daughter attended public schools, Christian school, and home school; she graduated from high school in 1991.

My grandsons have attended public schools, Christian schools, and home school.

There are more options than public schools and Catholic schools. :)
 
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