Instigator / Pro

thecatlady

1500

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Topic

#6488

Creationism should be taught alongside evolution in science classes

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Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics

Winner

After 1 vote and with 1 point ahead, the winner is...

thecatlady

Judges

Lemming

14 debates / 116 votes

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Religion

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Publication date: 09.24.2025 07:30PM
Last updated date: 10.03.2025 10:23PM
Type: Standard
Number of rounds: 5
Time for argument: One day
Max argument characters: 10,000
Voting period: One week
Point system: Winner selection
Voting system: Judges

Contender / Con

ccutieppie

1500

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Description

I believe creationism should be taught alongside evolution because education should present multiple perspectives, especially on questions about the origin of life. Creationism offers a moral and spiritual explanation rooted in faith and reflects the beliefs of millions of people, including those in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Teaching both allows students to understand scientific theories while also exploring religious perspectives, fostering critical thinking and respect for diverse worldviews. Education should not limit learning to one view, but rather equip students to thoughtfully compare ideas and make informed decisions.

Round 1

thecatlady

09.24.2025 08:03PM

Pro

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.

ccutieppie

09.25.2025 08:03PM

Con

Forfeited

Round 2

thecatlady

09.26.2025 08:03PM

Pro

Forfeited

ccutieppie

09.27.2025 08:03PM

Con

Forfeited

Round 3

thecatlady

09.28.2025 08:03PM

Pro

Forfeited

ccutieppie

09.29.2025 08:03PM

Con

Forfeited

Round 4

thecatlady

09.30.2025 08:03PM

Pro

Forfeited

ccutieppie

10.01.2025 08:03PM

Con

Forfeited

Round 5

thecatlady

10.02.2025 08:03PM

Pro

Forfeited

ccutieppie

10.03.2025 08:03PM

Con

#10

Forfeited

Lemming

10.03.2025 10:23PM

Criterion

Pro

Tie

Con

Points

Winner

1 point(s)

Reason:

Pro was the only one to give any arguments, albeit one round of them.

Question might depend a bit on what country, I'd think.
. . . School time and funds are limited maybe.
There are a 'lot of religions, even a lot of science theories maybe.
Maybe one doesn't 'have time to cover them all, just the one's currently reasoned and evidenced to be most true or relevant.

I'm not sure all people are fond of government giving moral instruction to children,
Though of course they 'do, don't bully, don't do drugs, don't cheat on tests, and so on.
Though. . . I'm not sure rules are quite the same as moral 'instruction or learning of 'why.

Hm, religion and school. . .
https://www.debateart.com/forum/topics/11231-ten-commandments-in-classrooms?page=1

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