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Franzl
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« on: June 18, 2009, 05:57:02 PM »
« edited: June 18, 2009, 06:17:58 PM by Senator Franzl »

Actually, it probably is unconstutional....even though I don't think it's quite as clear as the "In God We Trust" debate.

Teaching creationism...in whatever form...is basically preferencing Christianity over other beliefs, whether religious or whatever. Even if creationism is only considered a "theory"...the fact that it (and it alone as far as religious theories are concered) is being taught in Science class makes it look like a legitimate science.

It makes Christianity look legitimate...and violates the rights of people that don't believe in "Intelligent Design".

I would think that that kind of preferencing also violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
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Franzl
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2009, 04:50:38 AM »

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It would be lying. Plus it would not really match up. and biology is all about logic and facts.

I agree with that, but what on Earth does that have to do with being constitutional?
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