I ask, exactly *why* is it necessary to teach origins in biology?
Because it is impossible to grasp the concepts of modern biology without a correct understanding of evolution. It's not just about origins of human life, not at all. What you are talking about is rote memorization of fact (osmotic pressure, bone composition, etc) as opposed to scientific reasoning - the latter being the more important skill to take away from a science class, in a practical sense.
Personally, I found it must more offensive that I had calculus forced upon me than evolution. But some liberal know-it-all apparently decided we have to math in order to rightfully claim a high school diploma. The nerve! The Torah clearly states that pi is equal to 3, not 3.14whatever!
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Date: 2011-06-23 12:56 am (UTC)Because it is impossible to grasp the concepts of modern biology without a correct understanding of evolution. It's not just about origins of human life, not at all. What you are talking about is rote memorization of fact (osmotic pressure, bone composition, etc) as opposed to scientific reasoning - the latter being the more important skill to take away from a science class, in a practical sense.
Personally, I found it must more offensive that I had calculus forced upon me than evolution. But some liberal know-it-all apparently decided we have to math in order to rightfully claim a high school diploma. The nerve! The Torah clearly states that pi is equal to 3, not 3.14whatever!