Also Eyes Open, in a democracy we are free to pursue our hobbies, our careers and so on. Not everybody finds Science interesting, some people are more interested in arts, some in government, just because you or anyone else enjoys science doesn't mean we all have too. By the way, Science was one of my best subjects, Straight A's. I just don't see that as my passion, especially without an agenda to coax it along.
Why Evolution Should Be Taught
by hamilcarr 360 Replies latest jw friends
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Eyes Open
Ok, well thanks for discussing it anyway, JG.
I feel it's such a shame that you should think that way about education in general, even putting science/evolution aside. Going to school and learning is an important part of life and developing, finding out about things you didn't know about before, and I look back at my time there wishing I could do more of it. Humanity's desire to learn will never be conquered. -
snowbird
But for me, the most important thing about studying evolution is something less tangible. It’s that the endeavor contains a profound optimism. It means that when we encounter something in nature that is complicated or mysterious, such as the flagellum of a bacteria or the light made by a firefly, we don’t have to shrug our shoulders in bewilderment.
Instead, we can ask how it got to be that way. And if at first it seems so complicated that the evolutionary steps are hard to work out, we have an invitation to imagine, to play, to experiment and explore. To my mind, this only enhances the wonder.
The above paragraphs summarize my feelings quite well.
However, instead of believing that we humans evolved from some apelike ancestor millions of years ago, I'm filled with wonder and awe that a Creator who takes credit for our being makes Himself known in a Book that either draws or repels us.
Ironic, isn't it?
Sylvia
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Eyes Open
Quite. But how do you expect students to know what they wish to pursue if they aren't given a decent introduction to each subject?
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Junction-Guy
Eyes Open, I agree with everything you said, except for the small part about evolution. I do believe in a good practical education, in fact that is one of my biggest beefs with the JW Cult, robbing children of potential.
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Junction-Guy
Children who are without the influence of gangs,drugs, and cults will find something they like, they don't need to be forced into any career. If they want to learn about evolution, it is all over the internet, all they have to do is google it, that is if they are even concerned about the issue at all.
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snowbird
Quite. But how do you expect students to know what they wish to pursue if they aren't given a decent introduction to each subject?
That's why I stated that I don't have a problem with evolution being taught.
Sylvia
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Junction-Guy
There are so many things not taught in our schools, alot of practical things that everyone should know.
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sir82
I believe the King James 1611 account.
I think what the poster was asking was this:
In Genesis chapter 1, animals are created first, then man.
In Genesis chapter 2, man is created first, then animals.
Which of these 2 stories do you believe?
PS No "special pleading" allowed, i.e., no "Ok, even though it says the opposite, here's what [story 1 or story 2] really mean..."
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yknot
Quite. But how do you expect students to know what they wish to pursue if they aren't given a decent introduction to each subject?
Like I said earlier every public school science textbook has a chapter on evolution. If a teacher chooses not to teach the theory in his/her classroom, they announce those student's who are interested can read the chapter on their own, but it will not be required for classroom activities or final grade. The chapter on evolution contains a few introductory paragraphs. If a parent doens't feel the chapter contains enough they may petition their state's education board.