Catholic Scientist writes:
My point is that you can teach ID in a science class along with evolution, just like they did with the universe/atom models. Why ID and not some other mythical creation story?, because there aren't a bunch of people trying to get those stories into the classroom. Just let it be mentioned, I don't think its a big deal.
Two problems here. First, ID is a stalking horse for creationism so in that sense it IS a big deal.
Second, popular opinion is not a proper criteria for what gets taught in the science classroom. If you want to 'mention" ID, do it in a comparative religions class.
If a student raises the question all that needs to be said is "it is not science, so we won't discuss it here. Ask your parents or your pastor about it."