Teaching of Evolution

The teaching of evolution in public schools will always be an issue and people will continue to debate over it. Although many people might think that it is not a huge issue anymore, it is still causing many problems that should be taken into consideration. Many biology teachers in middle schools and high schools are having a hard time trying to decide what to do with the topic of evolution. They are aware that if they teach evolution, many of the students in their classes will experience clashes with their faith. “To Teach Evolution? Or Not to Teach Evolution?” informs that the Texas Board of Education met to improve the education system for children, but ended up disputing over the teachings of evolution. Polls indicate that large portions of the American population believe in a God, and the teaching of evolution to young children might upset their parents. It seems that this conflict will never come to an end. Most conservative Protestants believe in the creation described in the book of Genesis. However, most liberal Protestants, the Roman Catholic Church, and most scientists believe that the evolution of the species has happened. Over 99% of scientists studying biology and earth sciences believe in the theory of evolution, because if evolution is not true, many science topics including astronomy, nuclear science, geology and biology would become meaningless. Because this battle involves the separation of church and state, creation science can only be taught as a concept some people believe in, and not as a true fact. As a Christian, I personally believe that evolution should only be taught at school as a concept some people came up with, and it should never hinder the faith of young religious students at schools.