(August 28, 2015 at 5:21 pm)TubbyTubby Wrote:(August 28, 2015 at 5:16 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Just to be clear, are you saying you think it should be illegal for people to share their beliefs about creationism?
In a word, yes. Thankfully in the UK, it was banned from being taught in 'free schools' (they should be wiped out as well in my opinion).
From a news article some years back.
' Wrote:Creationism, intelligent design and other theories that contradict evolution are to be banned from being taught as science in free schools.
Critics have warned that evangelical groups will be able to teach such ideas without interference, as free schools will not have to follow the national curriculum.
But now the Department for Children, Education and Schools has issued guidance explicitly stating that teaching such theories as science will not be allowed.
The "minimum requirements" guidance, published earlier this week, reads: "Creationism, intelligent design and similar ideas must not be taught as valid scientific theories."
The guidance is to help those assessing applications for free schools.
More than 300 groups have already applied to set up free schools, including one by the Everyday Champions Church in Newark, Notts., which wants to include creationism as part of the national curriculum.
In January Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, said applications from creationist groups would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
That prompted a letter from the British Centre for Science Education (BCSE), which warned that creationists intended to use free schools to launch a "concerted attack" on science education.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh