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fizzgig

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8. science deals with facts

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 03:18 PM

Jan 2013

religion deals with belief and religious beliefs should not be taught alongside science. it can be debated if brought up, but science teachers should not be asked to teach it.

here's a line from the bill

The educational authorities of higher education in Colorado shall also endeavor to assist teachers to find more effective ways to present science curriculum where it addresses scientific controversies.

and my tax dollars still go to public colleges and universities. if someone wants to learn creationism, let them go to a private college.

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Of course. They pulled this shit before sakabatou Jan 2013 #1

the right in colorado seems a bit loonier this year fizzgig Jan 2013 #2

OK in colleges, and universities, elleng Jan 2013 #3

science deals with facts fizzgig Jan 2013 #8

Critical thinking is appropriate before college, but caraher Jan 2013 #13

Right, which is why I suggested they wait. elleng Jan 2013 #17

I guess the other issue is teachers caraher Feb 2013 #18

Right, and creative teachers, elleng Feb 2013 #19

Do a Google search on religious right + Air Force Academy. They're a lot crazier than you think. Initech Jan 2013 #5

oh, i know they're batshit down there fizzgig Jan 2013 #9

They are determine to undermind critical thinking. Also science to me are facts where southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #4

I say go for it as long as they have facts to back up their views Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #6

In some ways, I almost wish they'd get their wish. denverbill Jan 2013 #7

christians can't win the debate via churches so they want to hijack public schools in the "name" msongs Jan 2013 #10

Really disturbing BUT.... aka-chmeee Jan 2013 #11

They forget Indiana caraher Jan 2013 #12

And they'll all last five minutes into their first court challenge Posteritatis Jan 2013 #14

Accredited Colleges and Universities Laochtine Jan 2013 #15

That's a new one TheIronyLovesCompany Jan 2013 #16

critical thinking, debate, analysis & creationism progressoid Feb 2013 #20