Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should creationism be taught in schools?
Position‹3 of 3

Creationism and evolution should both be taught

This position holds that schools should teach both creationism and evolution side by side. It argues that there is little harm in letting the two coexist in the classroom, and that — at the very least — private and faith schools should be free to teach creationism alongside evolution.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Private schools should be able to teach creationism
    Private schools, which are not funded by the state, should be able to teach creationism if they choose.
  2. What harm can it do to teach creationism?
    There is no harm in schools teaching both evolution and creationism and letting the children make their minds up.