Hi, Logic.
My apologies: I was under the impression that you wanted explanations for the current situation.
Logic writes:
So I'm guess you would like to see the two ID / creationism and science left separate?
Yes.
I am for science (and only science) to be taught in science classes. And I am also for the freedom of religion, which requires that no particular religious idea be supported in public institutions.
Here's my particular view on this. I am a Mormon, and many of my fundamental beliefs about the nature of God and the history of creation, etc., are vastly different from what other Christians believe. If they were to teach creationism in school, Protestant and Catholic parents would be happy, but my religious beliefs would be discriminated against, and Mormons don't have the numbers to get a popular vote passed.
And, in addition, there's just no scientific evidence for creationism, so it shouldn't be taught in science class.
But, if I were in authority to choose, I would want to teach at least basic science concepts in church. I think it is inexcusable to allow the ranting about science that I hear in church, but to not allow anybody who feels differently to challenge the views that are put forth. I have tried to rebut an argument in church, and I can testify that it's not good for your health or for your continued fellowship in the congregation to do so. "Church is not a forum for debate," they like to say, which is unfortunate, because there is no way provided for people to discern which parts of what is said are true and which parts are not.
-Bluejay
Darwin loves you.