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Essay / The debate over teaching evolution in schools - 1399
Evolution is the process by which life has evolved over time. Many different people think differently about evolution and how the world and everything in it came to be. Some people think that evolution is how everything came together. Where we started with a group of molecules formed and put together to create the world. Others believe that we came from God. The master who created us all with the power of his hands. But when it comes to school, how should we handle this situation? Some say that if evolution is taught, then God's way should be taught too. And if you really look at it, it's the right and fair thing to do. However, they also say that we should do away with evolution altogether and not teach everything about either, because we can't come to an agreement that fits everyone's beliefs. From my point of view, evolution should be taught in school along with God's ways. If evolution is not addressed, we are removing a lot of the science that needs to be taught. Likewise, teaching how God created the world allows children to think with each other about what they believe by giving an opposing side. In the articles “Critics of Darwinism, Evolution Should Be Taught in Science Class” and “Intelligent Design Should Not Be Taught in Science Class.” » They explain why they think evolution should/should not be taught in schools. In the article "Darwinism Critics, Evolution Should Be Taught in Science Classroom", shows how Stephen Meyer and John Campbell believe that evolutionary theory should be taught in class because it is the only perspective on how whose life was born over time. They state that they (science teachers) only educate students about the world. They do not denigrate religions or try to tell students to go against their beliefs and...... middle of paper ...... Curricula. " Education. Ed. MaryE. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2000. Opposing Views. Excerpted from “What's a Teacher to Do?” Rethinking Schools 12.3 (Winter). Opposing Views in Context, November 18, 2013 . Meyer, Stephen C. and John Angus Campbell. Ed. David Haugen and Susan Musser. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2009. Opposing Views. Excerpted from “Teach the Controversy.” Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute. 2005. Opposing Views in Context. Web, November 18, 2013. Nelson, Craig E. “Intelligent Design Should Not Be Taught in Science Classes.” » Ed. David Haugen and Susan Musser: Greenhaven Press, 2009. Opposing points of view. Design is not a science. " Journal Gazette August 28, 2005. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. November 18. 2013.