Creationism in Schools

The basic problem with teaching creationism in schools isn't that it is completely religious in origin and foundation. It is, of course, but that isn't the real problem. The big problem is that it's wrong. Our schools (naturally) attempt to teach correct facts - in science, they teach correct facts, and possible interpretations of those facts, including the most popularly held. However, creationism is supported by no facts (outside the bible, which is a religious text). If it were supported by evidence sufficient to make it a genuine 'contender' as to origins, it would be taught in schools, regardless of the fact that its origin is religious in nature.But it's not. At root, that's the biggest problem for the creationists trying to get it taught in schools. It's wrong. When it comes to facts and supporting evidence, it is not a 'contender' as a theory about our origins. It's on the same level as the myths of the Australian aborigines, or the belief that we were sneezed out by a mutant star-goat. It has no support whatsoever apart from religious beliefs. As such, it is not taught.

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Originally posted by TrueCreation:
"In the Us, it is illegal to teach religion scripture has scripture. If creationism was a better theory than evo, then it would be taught in schools, as it would not be only religious, but also highly credible and therefore the closest to the truth about our origins.
if this happened, which never will, we would see mass conversions to christianity."
--Who said that we had to teach creationism? Who said we had to teach faith? Who said we had to teach religion? If you know the model of Creationism, you would know that you can teach creation science (If your going to call it that) without even mentioning the bible, faith, or religion.

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No offense, but that is complete nonsense. To teach creationism, one MUST teach religious beliefs as fact (ie., that there is a god, that he created the world, etc.)