Caleb HollisMs. RollinsEnglish IIIMay 7, 2014Why Creationism Should Be Taught in Public SchoolsHave you ever wondered what students are learning these days? There is Algebra, Chemistry, Geometry and Biology, but are there lessons on Creationism? Speaking of biology, the main focus of this subject is evolution. When it comes to Evolution there is controversy. Although most public schools in the United States only teach evolution, there is a plethora of students who want at least the option of having creationism taught alongside evolution. Creationism taught in public schools has always been a highly controversial topic. The only options for any “creation science” course are in private schools. If we take a look back to when the first public schools were created, church and state have always been separate. There have been public schools trying to bring God back into the schools, but parents of many students have complained that “religion” is being taught to children. With the elimination of God from the school system, there are students who see no meaning in life. From learning we are here from a cosmic explosion to evolving from apes. With this thought in mind, life has no meaning. We are simply here and then we are no longer here. Without meaning to life and without hope for life after death. “However, resistance to the teaching of creationism is still very strong. The opposition usually focuses on two related topics.” First, evolution is widely considered the only acceptable “scientific” theory of origins. Second, it assumes that creation is a strictly religious concept, which for this reason has no place in the public school curriculum” (Morris). In hindsight, both of these controversies turn out to be flawed. Deal......middle of paper......ical. Subsequently, McLean v. Arkansas Board of Education had a law requiring public schools to give equal treatment to both creation science and evolution. It has been said that “Creation Science” is not actually a science, but strictly religious. In conclusion, Creationism should be taught in public schools. Even if there are students and teachers who are strictly atheist or agnostic. The only reason people become atheists is because of something that happened in their past. For this to become fully effective, teachers and school boards would first need to be convinced about the issue. People see evolution as an easy way to prove history. Many people have problems with Creation because you have to have faith in invisible things. For example, many people have not seen a million dollars, but that means it doesn't exist. It's the same concept with Creation.