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Acalepha
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Message 1 of 336 (619146)
06-08-2011 12:49 PM


Hi All!
The theory of evolution is based entirely on empirical observation. In this way, evolution, is an objective explanation of why life is the way that it is.
There are, however, many different theories of creation. The Christian religion has their belief which is different from the Muslim belief which is different from the North American First Nation's beliefs and so on and so on.
If creation is to be taught in the education system, whose version of creation should be taught? You certainly cannot teach ALL the thousands of different versions as truth. The very nature of teaching creation implies that there is only one version of creation.
If you teach one version of creation over a different version of creation, is this not racist? Who decides whose culture is valid and whose is invalid?
kind regards,
Acalepha
Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Added the "(re: Which version of creationism)" to topic title.

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Message 2 of 336 (619147)
06-08-2011 1:24 PM
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06-08-2011 12:49 PM


The image seems unrelated to your topic and should be removed.
You could use the image as your avatar - click on the Profile link near the top left of the page, then go to the bottom of the profile page. You can set your avatar there.

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Acalepha
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Message 3 of 336 (619148)
06-08-2011 2:15 PM
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Hello esteemed director
The reason I chose the graphic of the DNA molecule was because I felt it represented the idea of the gene and evolution. It was also a pretty picture. I respectfully disagree with your opinion that the graphic was not relevant to my post.
kind regards
Acalepha

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Message 4 of 336 (619150)
06-08-2011 7:03 PM


Thread Copied from Proposed New Topics Forum
Thread copied here from the My HUGE problem with creationist thinking. thread in the Proposed New Topics forum.

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Message 5 of 336 (619151)
06-08-2011 7:16 PM
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06-08-2011 12:49 PM


Many have asked which one, usually to no avail or a bs answer.
Acalepha writes:
If you teach one version of creation over a different version of creation, is this not racist? Who decides whose culture is valid and whose is invalid?
I dont think it would be racist to discount any religion over another though, I would venture to say that there are lots of people from all races who practice most mainstream religions.
There are, however, many different theories of creation. The Christian religion has their belief which is different from the Muslim belief which is different from the North American First Nation's beliefs and so on and so on.
I feel this is the perfect example of why creation should never be taught in schools, at least not as science. As another course of study I feel that is best left to college level courses, comparative religion, or theology...ect.
Edited by fearandloathing, : No reason given.
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Message 6 of 336 (619154)
06-08-2011 8:22 PM
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06-08-2011 12:49 PM


The same issue arises whenever they want to post the Ten Commandments in classroom. Because of the different ways you can combine or split what's in those verses, the Jews, Catholics, and Protestants all have different versions. So which version is the government supposed to choose and hence endorse that particular religion? Why the Protestant one, of course, though most people advocating it will shy away from discussion when they learn about the different versions.
In a letter, the late Dr. Henry Morris of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) informed me that the "evolution model" is not just "atheistic evolution", but also includes "most of the world's religions, both ancient and modern." Therefore, I'm sure that he would have answered that his own version would be taught, of course, because all the rest are part of the "evolution model."
Yes, it is a BS answer. But I don't doubt that he actually believed it.
Edited by dwise1, : Yes, it is a BS answer.

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06-08-2011 8:57 PM
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06-08-2011 12:49 PM


Are you kidding me? The United States of America was founded by Christians as a Christian nation. It has always been a Christian nation and it will always be a Christian nation (until the rapture, of course). Since Christianity is the one true religion in the world and all other religions are false, of course the Christian version of Creation should be taught as scientific fact because it is scientific fact, Amen.

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Message 8 of 336 (619159)
06-08-2011 9:33 PM
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06-08-2011 8:57 PM


Taz writes:
Are you kidding me? The United States of America was founded by Christians as a Christian nation. It has always been a Christian nation and it will always be a Christian nation (until the rapture, of course). Since Christianity is the one true religion in the world and all other religions are false, of course the Christian version of Creation should be taught as scientific fact because it is scientific fact, Amen.
Acalepha might appreciate this link:
Poe's Law
Edited by Panda, : wrong url

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Message 9 of 336 (619161)
06-08-2011 9:35 PM
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06-08-2011 9:33 PM


You mean this link?
By the way, your link is broken.
Edit again.
Or this link.
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Message 10 of 336 (619215)
06-09-2011 7:46 AM
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06-08-2011 12:49 PM


That's what ID is for
Acalepha writes:
There are, however, many different theories of creation. The Christian religion has their belief which is different from the Muslim belief which is different from the North American First Nation's beliefs and so on and so on.
The solution is to teach intelligent design, in which the identity and actions of the creator or creators are sufficiently vaguely referenced, that few would find ID objectionable.
Who decides whose culture is valid and whose is invalid?
The school board, which in turn is elected by the community. First amendment, Schmirst amendment.

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Message 11 of 336 (619267)
06-09-2011 10:52 AM
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06-08-2011 12:49 PM


There are, however, many different theories of creation. The Christian religion has their belief which is different from the Muslim belief which is different from the North American First Nation's beliefs and so on and so on.
If creation is to be taught in the education system, whose version of creation should be taught
Right, so you have to go with a diluted-down vague non-descript version of creation like Intelligent Design.
If there was a basis in empirical observation for Intelligent Design, then it could be an acceptable part of a science course.
If you teach one version of creation over a different version of creation, is this not racist?
No, because it doesn't have anything to do with race. Perhaps, "biased" or mayby "bigoted" would be a better word.
Who decides whose culture is valid and whose is invalid?
THis becomes irrelevant if you're not going to teach specific creation stories.

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Acalepha
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Message 12 of 336 (619330)
06-09-2011 1:54 PM
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06-08-2011 7:16 PM


Call it what you will...
The end result is that you are picking the belief system of one ethnic group over the belief system of another. Is it right to subordinate the myths and values of one people over another group? This type of prejudice preceeds brainwashing as it asks the citizen to ignore their set of beliefs for one that is fed to them as "truth".
kind regards,
Acalepha

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Acalepha
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Message 13 of 336 (619331)
06-09-2011 1:58 PM
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06-08-2011 8:22 PM


thank you for your reply
America is a secular nation. When the religious beliefs of any particular group start determining the governing practices of the United States, then America will cease to be the land of the free and become a fundamentalist religious state like Iran or Saudi Arabia.
kind regards,
Acalepha

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Acalepha
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Message 14 of 336 (619334)
06-09-2011 2:05 PM
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06-08-2011 8:57 PM


Dear Taz
1.If the United States is a christian nation, why are other religions and viewpoints allowed within her borders?
2.Do you support the imprisonment or conversion of those people who do not have Christian beliefs as their spirituality?
3.Should the laws of the United States reflect the contents of the bible and the values of the Christian church?
4.What should be done to people who transgress the laws espoused in the bible?
5.If the constitution of the United States of America contradicts the content of the bible, which set of beliefs should one follow?
I am very interested to hear of your responses to my question Taz. I promise to answer any question that you have of me to your satisfaction.
kind regards,
Acalepha

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fearandloathing
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Message 15 of 336 (619335)
06-09-2011 2:07 PM
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06-09-2011 1:54 PM


Re: Call it what you will...
Acalepha writes:
The end result is that you are picking the belief system of one ethnic group over the belief system of another. Is it right to subordinate the myths and values of one people over another group? This type of prejudice preceeds brainwashing as it asks the citizen to ignore their set of beliefs for one that is fed to them as "truth".
kind regards,
Acalepha
HI,
My point is that not all religions are not exclusive to any one race or ethnic group, some might be, but most I can think of are not. Christianity is a fair mix of all races. There are many Asian Muslims as well as African and other races as well....ect
I think,as was said earlier, bigoted is probably a better description.

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Nihil curo de ista tua stulta superstitione.

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