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[quote=Anonymous]OP here.

To those of you who don't like what I said about creation/evolution in schools -

Listen, I'm not wanting to argue this at all, but I do want to expand on my comment.  Like I said, I have never lived outside of KS, so I don't even really know how this is dealt with in other states.  Do they just teach evolution and not mention creation?  I'm not saying what's right or wrong.  I will say that nobody I've ever known seems to have an issue with how it's taught here.  I know there are certainly some people out there that are making a lot of noise about it, but I've never had to encounter any of them.  Many of my friends are evangelical Christians, and even they don't have a problem with how evolution is taught.  I also have friends who are agnostic and atheists, and they don't have a problem with how creation is addressed.  Actually, it's a subject that seems to be a bigger deal to the rest of the country than it is to most of us who are actually here.  When I said that we are taught the theory of creation, I guess that was misleading.  It's more accurate to say it's presented to us.  basically, they teach about evolution and then it is followed up with "Christians believe that..."  I honestly don't see what the big deal is here.  Our children should know whether or not they are Christian.  If they are not Christian, they know that statement doesn't apply to them.  Many would say that this is a country founded on Christianity, and evolution can actually contradict christian beliefs (unless you are like me and believe in God-guided evolution) so I don't see any problem with mentioning that this is not what many Christians believe.

Like I said, I'm not trying to start a fight.  i just truly believe that this is one of those things that really isn't the burning issue that it's made out to be.  I'm happy to continue discussing this, but only with those who aren't snarky/judgy about it![/quote]

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