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Evolution and Creationism in Schools:[Letter] New York Times. (Late Edition (east Coast)). New York, N.Y.:Jun 11, 2008. p. A.22

This article is about how teachers waste time talking about the issue of creationism when they could be teaching more globablly important matters. While this particular author believed that creationism should not be taught in schools, it is important to note that we do live in a democratic society, and no single opinion is correct. The author states that children in countries that act better academically are most likely taught creationism, but this article says that this is likely not the case. Creationism is more based on religious beliefs, whereas evolution is science and can be proven; colleges should be wary of the students who have been only taught creationism. Theories should be better respected in the classroom, and since creationism cannot be proven true or false, it should not be in the science classes.

Personally, I agree with the author, that creationism is a religious theory, and not a scientific fact. There is such a thing as seperation of church and state, and although it should be involved in debates about ethics and such, I do not feel it should be in the science curriculum. Evolution has much more evidence for its truth than creationism does, so I think that it is better supported in science than creationism because that is based on religious beliefs and values. I tend to believe that evolution is true because Charles Darwin had research to support his claims, while creationism is simply the belief that a higher power created the world; evolution makes more sense.

Clemmitt, M. (2005, July 29). Intelligent design. //CQ Researcher//, //15//, 637-660. Retrieved December 2, 2010, from CQ Researcher Online, [|http://0-library.cqpress.com.helin.uri.edu/cqresearcher /cqresrre2005072900].

This article focuses specifically on intelligent design, which is a theory first seen by Charles Darwin. It also includes some criticisms, mainly of conservative Christians who feel that evolution is just as realistic as creationism, and neither one can be proven. It is nearly impossible to believe in both, because in accepting Darwin's theory, you are essentially rejecting how the Bible states people originated. There is a highly detailed description of the history of evolution, from his scientific hypotheses to the current situation where it is taught in many public high schools with criticisms as well as evidence to support it. The article also includes a pros and cons list of public schools teaching evolution, with strong reasoning for both sides.

I felt that this was the best article I was able to find regarding my subject because not only did it give a lengthy history on evolution, but it also showed a comparison between that and creationism. I liked the fact that it had a pros and cons list that were equal, because it was one of the best sources for arguments on both sides of the issue. Prior to reading this, I had never thought about supporting both darwinism and creationism, and I realize it is definitely impossible without rejecting the Bible. The article was very lengthy, but it gave me a lot of information on the fight that biology teachers have in public school districts so that they can teach darwinism to their class; personally, I think that students should learn both sides and be able to make the decision on their own regardless if they go to private or public school.

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