Intelligent Design not for public schools until church teaches evolution


In regards to “Intelligent Design deserves a place in schools” (Dec. 1), I must take umbrage at Jordyn Taylor’s arguments for inserting that particular doctrine in our schools. Evolution is a theory that has been backed through generations of evidence and observation. Intelligent Design is a faith-based theory that has little to show for itself other than a large number of followers, and while both theories can peacefully coexist, it is not the place of science classes to cover them.

Only evolution should be taught in public schools because science classes are reserved for theories based upon the scientific method. The very backbone of the sciences is the testing of hypotheses through gathering evidence that supports a theory. Evolution clearly meets these standards in areas where Intelligent Design is sorely lacking.

If parents are upset at the lack of Intelligent Design being taught, it is their prerogative to take their children to church, the proper place in which to learn about alternatives to evolution. While I do agree people should be allowed to believe in one or both of the theories, it is not the place of public schools to teach religion, especially because this would open the door for a smaller gap between church and state, which is increasingly becoming a problem in a nation filled with culturally diverse religious beliefs.

As for President George W. Bush’s remarks supporting the addition of Intelligent Design, this is merely a move on his part to increase governmental control through his Christian conservative fan base. Like much of Intelligent Design’s theories, he does not back his opinion on the public schools with tried methods.

Of course, I would personally be perfectly happy to see Intelligent Design in schools, as soon as churches are required to teach the possibility of there being no God.

— Brynna Campbell
Senior Intelligent Design Analyst for Channel 2

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