Teaching intelligent design in public schools
Defend, refute, or modify this statement: In public middle and high schools, evolution should be taught in science classes and creationism should be taught in history classes.
The answers for this multi part question should be at least 300 words, have two authoritative sources in APA format and direct link to sources.
Using the uploaded material, Darwin and “Intelligent Design” by William E. Phipps, plus three new authoritative sources in APA format between these next five questions. Make sure to support assertions with evidence and a direct link from your research sources. The minimum word count is 350 words per question in this section.
What is evolution? Describe how Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection provides a plausible mechanism for evolution. Based on your research, give one example of speciation that has occurred.
How have scientists tried to distinguish their work from religion?
Why have US courts consistently rejected attempts to require public schools to teach creationism or intelligent design?
According to Phipps, Darwin’s understanding of causation can be stated by addressing four fundamental questions: Who? Why? When? and How? Which questions address primary causes and which secondary causes and why? Which questions are the purview of religion and which of science?
In your own words, please expound upon Phipps’ assertion that “since truth is one, the conflict is not between science and religion, but between arrogant scientists and dogmatic religionists who have difficulty living within their partial knowledge.” Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why or why not? Make sure to support your views with quotes from the text.
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