Louisiana, Intelligent Design, and Science Classes

rollcall writes "The Livingston, Louisiana public school district is considering introducing intelligent design into its science curriculum. During the board's meeting Thursday, several board members expressed an interest in the teaching of creationism. 'Benton said that under provisions of the Science Education Act enacted last year by the Louisiana Legislature, schools can present what she termed "critical thinking and creationism" in science classes. Board Member David Tate quickly responded: "We let them teach evolution to our children, but I think all of us sitting up here on this School Board believe in creationism. Why can't we get someone with religious beliefs to teach creationism?" Fellow board member Clint Mitchell responded, "I agree...you don't have to be afraid to point out some of the fallacies with the theory of evolution. Teachers should have the freedom to look at creationism and find a way to get it into the classroom."'"

Comments

The BuyBull says that Pi=3....

[Ellis D. Tripp]

And if it's good enough for Jayzuss than it's good enough for our kids!

Re:They certainly don't know science.

[mcgrew]

I agree; creationism isn't science, it's philosophy. If it's taught at all it should be in classes that discuss how different cultures believe everything comes from, not science.

The trouble is, most people don't have the faintest clue what science is or how it works. And don't forget that half the population have two digit IQs.