Agreed, and we could probably expand that to any teaching of "creationism" where life doesn't change over time, right? For example, there are lot's examples where organisms have different morphologies depending on climatic factors for example. Further, and creationism which might teach a "one time event"... since it's seems clear different types of organsims arose at different times in history? So there would have to be creation going on over time, right?
Further, I would guess that any form of "creationsim" which has a basis in a "particular" god would probably be off limits, as that would be chosing one religion over another. For example is seems (from the little I know) all creationist beliefs would include a god who 'created' the universe (often in particular ways, which would be out if it didn't follow observed patterns), god transcendant, as opposed to a god who IS the universe, god immanent?? So given differing views as to what god is and how god operates wouldn't it be difficult to teach any creationism (as I understand it) or anything about god in public schools?
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