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Bill Nye and Evolution

Well just to try and stay on the topic at least a little bit.

I think creationism should be banned from being taught at school etc etc.

But I don't believe evolution should be taught or forced to be taught at school though.

It should be optional but NO.

I don't believe creationism should be forced to be taught at schools ANY WHERE.

I believe there should be a "middle ground" or something called maybe or perhaps like "Life Lessons" or some other kind of class that talks rationally about certain subjects.

Where the class can talk about anything they want to that is stimulating.

Where everyone gets to have their point of view, and RESPECT that point of view and not disrespect it.

Whatever the heck it is doesn't matter, not even a flying foo because I like freedom and above all respecting people's rights.

People should not be forced to learn creationism at school... this would be a bad move, this will just diminish intellect and bring back the Dark Ages kind of thinking.

Do we really want to go back to the Dark Ages?

I for one like flushing my toilet and not having to dig a hole 1.5 meters deep just to make a little poop.

BUT in "Life Lessons" or just maybe "Life Class" everyone can discuss anything they want to.

Human rights.

EVOLUTION.

Abortions.

Gay Marriage and all that other stuff that this crazy planet just don't want to accept.

Well... just my 2 cents :)

Let the debate carry on!

:D
 
The Theory of Evolution should be taught right alongside other well founded and accepted science. In science class. After all, the basic science behind evolution is so well accepted, that it is considered a Theory. And for those who say, 'it's just a theory', well, make sure you know what a theory describes when used as a science term. Creationism, Intelligent Design, whatever you want to call it, should be discussed in a philosophy or religion class. And by the way, creationism or intelligent design is not a theory, it is merely an idea. One which is not falsifiable.

Scientific theory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
mriff said:
The Theory of Evolution should be taught right alongside other well founded and accepted science. In science class. After all, the basic science behind evolution is so well accepted, that it is considered a Theory. And for those who say, 'it's just a theory', well, make sure you know what a theory describes when used as a science term. Creationism, Intelligent Design, whatever you want to call it, should be discussed in a philosophy or religion class. And by the way, creationism or intelligent design is not a theory, it is merely an idea. One which is not falsifiable.

Scientific theory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Creationism/ Intelligent Design should be relegated to Myths, Folklore & Tall Tales classes, which is debatable, for it lacks a coherent narrative.
 
A.Nonymous said:
In what way? The term social contract can be somewhat vague.
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Social contract - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In political philosophy the social contract or political contract is an intellectual construct, originating during the Enlightenment, that typically addresses the questions of the origin of society and the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual. Social contract arguments typically posit that individuals have consented, either explicitly or tacitly, to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the ruler or magistrate (or to the decision of a majority), in exchange for protection of their rights. The question of the relation between natural and legal rights, therefore, is often an aspect of social contract theory.
 
RazorSharp said:
Social contract - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In political philosophy the social contract or political contract is an intellectual construct, originating during the Enlightenment, that typically addresses the questions of the origin of society and the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual. Social contract arguments typically posit that individuals have consented, either explicitly or tacitly, to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the ruler or magistrate (or to the decision of a majority), in exchange for protection of their rights. The question of the relation between natural and legal rights, therefore, is often an aspect of social contract theory.
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Are you using it in the sense that we have surrendered some of our freedoms (like the freedom to rape and pillage without consequence) for protection of our rights (speech, property, etc...)? If that's the case, then yes I believe in that. I've heard some use the social contract argument to make a case that we have a moral obligation to care for every member of society regardless of why they need to be cared for.
 
mriff said:
The Theory of Evolution should be taught right alongside other well founded and accepted science. In science class. After all, the basic science behind evolution is so well accepted, that it is considered a Theory. And for those who say, 'it's just a theory', well, make sure you know what a theory describes when used as a science term. Creationism, Intelligent Design, whatever you want to call it, should be discussed in a philosophy or religion class. And by the way, creationism or intelligent design is not a theory, it is merely an idea. One which is not falsifiable.

Scientific theory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Plus 1 :)

This is what I was trying to say but some how failed to say it LOL!

xD
 
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