Evolution and Creationism Ryan Burns English 250 Section
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The issue Two conflicting world views Faith versus science
Which should be taught in school? Where should each be taught?
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Evolution argument Establishment clause of the US Constitution
Basis of creationism is faith, not science
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Creationism argument Free exercise clause of the US
Constitution Differences in opinion on the origins of life
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Errors with the arguments Both sides only have partially valid
points Science doesnt care about opinions Teaching religion in
schools doesnt always violate the Establishment clause The free
exercise clause has limits
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Solution Separate subjects, separate classes Keep biology
intact Create religious studies classes in public schools
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