How to debate the "Evolution Should NOT be taught in public schools" perspective?

This is a cautionary note that the topic may slip badly if too much time is spent on this.The former of these last two posts suggest that a "theory" shouldn't be taught if it isn't sure.The second suggests that it is sure enough and thus the "only a theory" argument will be easily shown to be weak in the actual debate.I don't think too much more time should be spent on either side of that.

2ice, this is too likely to carry this too far off topic. If you wish to open a thread on the meaning of theory please do.If you continue on this thread you will be suspended for ignoring the topic slip warnings above.Chister doesn't have a lot of time to prepare. The thread WILL remain focussed.This message has been edited by AdminNosy, 03-07-2006 04:46 PMThis message has been edited by AdminNosy, 03-07-2006 04:47 PM

Let's not carry this on too long. Your point is much closer to topic but it is too likely to get this whole thing carried away and Chister won't get what he needs.

Ok, perhaps Chister could wrap it for us by giving us some details of how it went?In spite of it being done I think there are a couple of points that deserve to be in their own thread rather than mess this nice tidy bundle up.Please propose a couple.

I doubt that there is anyone here who would disagree with you on this. Religion has no place in the science classroom: either in favor of it or mocking it.Separately, mocking someone from a position of power (on any topic) is unfair and a practice that a principal should strongly reprimand.So this issue is not really on topic here at all. It has nothing (as best as I can tell) to do with the teaching of evolution.If you wish to tell us more detail about this incident (such as what was said in mockery). You could open a new thread in the Proposed New Topics area. Thanks, it should be interesting to everyone.

I suggest a thread in "Social Issues and Creation/Evolution".In your proposed opening post you should describe the circumstances in the classroom. What started the particular problem withe details like what the teacher said and what you said.If you have any questions (like "Whaddya think?" ) you can add them. But, , around here you will hear what people think anyway.

You have been invited to take this issue to a new thread of your creation. Do not continue here or I will have to suspend you (or any one else who replies here.