[Evolution] has in recent years been challenged in the world of science and is not yet believed in the scientific community to be as infallible as it once was believed. But if it was going to be taught in the schools, then I think that also the biblical theory of creation, which is not a theory but the biblical story of creation, should also be taught.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that if evolution is taught in schools, biblical creation stories should also be included.
- In plain terms
- Both science and bible stories should be taught in schools.
- What can you take from it?
- Advocate for balanced curriculum regarding origins.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should schools handle conflicting views on origins?
- What belongs in science class?
Another view
It conflates religious narrative with scientific theory.
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