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# TITLE: Is the teaching of creationism in schools a bad thing? [bf3380fd302aeea38fa47ce8988016c1]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
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# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - Final consensus statement: In general, the teaching of creationism in schools is not a bad thing. It is important that it is taught in a balanced way with other theories so children are aware of all the views out there. It is not wrong to allow children to make their own informed opinions. But it is vital that it is also made clear to them that the scientific explanation is the actual explanation, and that it is based on facts. Teaching them this way gives them more tools to be able to think scientifically and logically, rather than just religiously.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, the teaching of creationism in schools is not a bad thing. However, it is important that it is taught in a balanced way and alongside other theories. It is important that children are aware of other people's beliefs and opinions, and it is good for them to be able to make their own informed opinions. However, an expert stakeholder from the scientific community who contributed their expert opinion was asked to critique this view. We also think it's interesting to highlight that this stakeholder disagreed with the consensus statement from this group, and didn't think that creationism should be taught in schools at all. The stakeholder stated: I don't believe that creationism has a place in schools. Instead, scientific inquiry - e.g. evidence-based research - is important, in addition to the historical aspect of science. My experience is with science teaching, which means it is important to teach evolution as an ongoing process. First draft of an inclusive version of the consensus statement based on above contributions (taken from above consensus statement)): In general, teaching creationism in schools is not a bad thing. However, it is important that it is taught in a balanced way and alongside
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, the teaching of creationism in schools is not a bad thing. However, it is important that it is taught in a balanced way and alongside other theories. It is important that children are aware of other people's beliefs and opinions, and it is good for them to be able to make their own informed opinions. It is important to take into account the different backgrounds of children in schools and to cater to this when teaching creationism.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the teaching of creationism in schools is not a bad thing. However, it is important that it is taught in a balanced way and alongside other theories. It is important that children are aware of other people's beliefs and opinions, and it is good for them to be able to make their own informed opinions.
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