The Evolution of Creationism

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The evolving issue of teaching Creationism in schools is important to all of us; it gives us the perceptions of both sides: the scientific and the religious. There are many theories about the origin of the earth and universe in which people can choose to believe in, but how come we have not settled into the best and most possible theory? This essay intends to make you aware and understand the reasons behind teaching Creationism in schools.

A never-ending debate between Evolution and Creationism, until now, is not yet being settled and decided on. They say that the main origin of this unending issue is actually an “intellectual war” between Science and Religion. These two broad concepts cannot be really combined together. What we can do now is to settle this issue to the most possible and easier way. Best of which is giving both parties representation in the curricula of the schools.

Creationism should be taught in school since it is one of the most possible reasons why we exist, providing more options to believe in for different kinds of people.

“Creationism should be taught in schools, but why?” This could be one of the questions being raised by scientists and other people who believe in the theory of Evolution. Creationism and Evolution, what about these? Creationism is based on a superior belief of religion that a Powerful Creator – known as God by Christians – is the one who started everything. It is simpler defined as to a wide range of beliefs (Isaak, 2000). This is basically originated from the act of interpreting literally writings from the Bible. No such thing, even Science, can contradict and prove that it is either true or false. Yes, this can just be merely believed to be true through faith. At the same time, Evol...

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...e, what else can we do? Whom do we believe in? And lastly, Creationism will also help children better understand this world, making them represented and moral person.

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Haught, J. F. (2001). Responses to 101 Questions on God and Evolution. New York: Paulist Press.

Isaak, M. (2000, May 30). What is Creationism? Retrieved from The Talk Origins Archive: http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/wic.html

Melton, J. L. (2002). Fables and Facts about Creation and Evolution. Retrieved from http://www.av1611.org/jmelton/Evolution.html

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Scott, E. C. (2004). Evolution vs. Creationism: An Introduction. Westport, Conneticut, London: Greenwood Press.

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