Creationism should be taught alongside evolution in science classes

The Biblical account of creation provides a clear and foundational explanation of how life began. According to Genesis 1, God created the heavens and the earth in six days, forming light, land, plants, animals, and finally human beings in His image. This creation week is central to the Christian worldview and gives meaning to human life by affirming that people are not accidental products of chance, but intentional creations with purpose and dignity. Even many Protestant and Seventh-day Adventist Christians hold this view as a literal truth, pointing to passages such as Exodus 20:11, which reaffirms the six-day creation. For students from faith backgrounds, learning this perspective in school ensures that their deeply held beliefs about life’s origins are represented and respected.

Teaching creationism alongside evolution is beneficial because it provides students with a fuller picture of competing ideas about origins. While evolution is widely taught as a scientific theory, it is not universally accepted, even within the scientific community, and it does not answer every question about the complexity of life. By including creationism, educators give students the opportunity to evaluate both naturalistic and theistic explanations, encouraging critical thinking instead of indoctrination into a single viewpoint. Presenting both perspectives also respects religious diversity, since millions of families across the world believe in creation. A fair education should not exclude faith-based perspectives, especially when those perspectives shape moral values and worldview.