18 Dec 15
Originally posted by Captain StrangeAt least be honest and say 'creationists would like it to be taught in school that science is discovering .......'.
Paradoxically as scientific knowledge increases it is discovering that there is nothing in the world over 4/5 thousand years old and this is fitting in with creationism.
Which school did you go to by the way?
18 Dec 15
Originally posted by twhiteheadI was lucky to have grown up in a time when the theory of evolution was not forced on the public school system in Texas. In fact I never even heard of these nonsense theories during my 14 years of schooling in Texas.
At least be honest and say 'creationists would like it to be taught in school that science is discovering .......'.
Which school did you go to by the way?
18 Dec 15
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Originally posted by RJHindsOuch. Well that explains a lot. You do realise that your opinion that they are 'nonsense theories' is entirely due to your lack of a decent education? Sadly your state failed you.
I was lucky to have grown up in a time when the theory of evolution was not forced on the public school system in Texas. In fact I never even heard of these nonsense theories during my 14 years of schooling in Texas.
19 Dec 15
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Originally posted by twhiteheadmost education systems are failures, except to provide comprehensive learning in a specific field. It is rare for people to study 30 or 40 university compatible courses, just to learn about life and our place in the universe and such.
Ouch. Well that explains a lot. You do realise that your opinion that they are 'nonsense theories' is entirely due to your lack of a decent education? Sadly your state failed you.
I didn't goto uni but I sat in on lectures and read heaps of books and texts varying from psychriactric nursing to geology, the major sciences and a bunch of other stuff. Not that much history,I'll admit . It took about 5 yrs. Just to educate myself.
19 Dec 15
Originally posted by twhiteheadThey certainly did fail to propagandize us with nonsense masquerading as science. Maybe that is why I am . . .
Ouch. Well that explains a lot. You do realise that your opinion that they are 'nonsense theories' is entirely due to your lack of a decent education? Sadly your state failed you.
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19 Dec 15
Originally posted by karoly aczelEvolution should be first heard about in secondary school science class and basic science should be compulsory for everyone.
most education systems are failures, except to provide comprehensive learning in a specific field. It is rare for people to study 30 or 40 university compatible courses, just to learn about life and our place in the universe and such.
I too am broadening my education now that the internet has made it easier to do so and am now learning much more in the humanities (my university education was pure sciences).
19 Dec 15
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Originally posted by twhiteheadIndeed, I've heard you mention this before and I think it's a good point.
Evolution should be first heard about in secondary school science class and basic science should be compulsory for everyone.
I too am broadening my education now that the internet has made it easier to do so and am now learning much more in the humanities (my university education was pure sciences).
I'm only a novice when it comes to evolution, but I have no doubt to it's core validity.
Any idea why so few choose to educate themselves? You know, like cross referencing things and approaching material from a skeptical viewpoint
19 Dec 15
Originally posted by karoly aczelIt is not so much a question of what your beliefs on the matter are, but the fact that it is central to biology. If you are going to do biology in secondary school then evolution should be mentioned (and in fact be more than just mentioned).
Indeed, I've heard you mention this before and I think it's a good point.
I'm only a novice when it comes to evolution, but I have no doubt to it's core validity.
In addition basic sciences should be part of every child education. (as well as the basics of most other major branches of learning.)
Any idea why so few choose to educate themselves? You know, like cross referencing things and approaching material from a skeptical viewpoint
I actually don't know what percentage of people are educating themselves now that education is free and easily accessible. I wouldn't like to judge based on forum participation as they are not representative of the general population.