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To: Machaon who wrote (962)	9/23/1999 10:02:00 AM
From: Tunica Albuginea	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 69300

Robert Barry, I don't follow creationism or the far RR for the same reason reason I haven't followed the gazillion articles on evolution out then that list o ne organism as similar to another but no link yet. There are no links yet in creationism or the far right agenda to justify that being taught science. Christianity ( and all the religions as far as I am concerned ) are faith based and as such belong in social science classes. Probably The Theory of Evolution should also be mentioned in social science classes with a note that it is one of the many theories of creation without proof yet. The social science class should be named " Religions around the world ". Or, " Philosophy and Creation". Something like that. Another more viable option, IMHO, is to allow parents to chose a school of their choice . In this way Lutheran parents for example would be able to put their child in a Lutheran denominational school that more closely teaches the Lutheran view of creation. Lutherans can then decide if it is worthwhile or not to go into Philosophy or other religions. Nothing is lost because the latter 2 aren't taught now any way. They would however benefit because they would at least get one religion philosophy in, Lutheran, and the kids would get some coherent guiding principles in life as opposed to none now. Public schools essentially now teach Secular Philosophy: eat drink and be merry because this is all there is and tomorrow we die, TA . . . . Message #962 from Robert Barry at Sep 23 1999 8:33AM << ... and nobody can come up and impose one kind over another. >> The RR wants to impose Christianity upon everyone. But, if creationism is to be talk in public schools, the creationist beliefs of the Animist, Wiccam and Atheist and Agnostic religions should also be taught. If not, I would hope that a anti discrimination lawsuit would be brought against public school systems guilty of this discrimination. TA

To: Machaon who wrote (962)	9/23/1999 10:22:00 AM
From: Tunica Albuginea	Respond to of 69300

(correct version) Robert Barry, I don't follow creationism or the far RR for the same reason reason I haven't followed the gazillion articles on evolution out then that list o ne organism as similar to another but no link yet. There are no links yet in creationism or the far right agenda to justify that being taught science. Christianity ( and all the religions as far as I am concerned ) are faith based and as such belong in social science classes. Probably The Theory of Evolution should also be mentioned in social science classes with a note that it is one of the many theories of creation without proof yet. The social science class should be named " Religions around the world ". Or, " Philosophy and Creation". Something like that. Another more viable option, IMHO, is to allow parents to chose a school of their choice . In this way Lutheran parents for example would be able to put their child in a Lutheran denominational school that more closely teaches the Lutheran view of creation. Lutherans can then decide if it is worthwhile or not to go into Philosophy or other religions. Nothing is lost because the latter 2 aren't taught now any way. They would however benefit because they would at least get one religion philosophy in, Lutheran, and the kids would get some coherent guiding principles in life as opposed to none now. Public schools essentially now teach Secular Philosophy: eat drink and be merry because this is all there is and tomorrow we die. The ideal solution however would be for The Oublic School to teach all this. This way children will realize a) Religion is Faith based b) they would learn evolution c0learn that there are people with different beliefs and the need to learn how to coexist and respect other people's opinion That is the fundamental American ideal, TA . . . . Message #962 from Robert Barry at Sep 23 1999 8:33AM << ... and nobody can come up and impose one kind over another. >> The RR wants to impose Christianity upon everyone. But, if creationism is to be talk in public schools, the creationist beliefs of the Animist, Wiccam and Atheist and Agnostic religions should also be taught. If not, I would hope that a anti discrimination lawsuit would be brought against public school systems guilty of this discrimination.