Quote Originally Posted by daihashi
Even if that course was not a mandatory course but an elective course that students can OPT to take?
Well it's absolutely not a science course, regardless of whether it is elective or not. Perhaps is it could be taught in a course about the scientific method itself, as an example of a belief that IS NOT a scientific theory. I kind of doubt that would get very far.

Even if it were not taught as science, I would not be in favor of it being taught in a public school. Generally, I think it is better that public schools steer clear of religious curriculum.

Quote Originally Posted by daihashi
Also you keep seem to insinuate that Sarah Palin believes the world is only 6000 years old. Which is why I brought up you don't understand creationism. This seems to be one of your ultimate arguments against it; which in all honesty you don't know how extreme or reasonable she is when it comes to creationism and science.
I had read it either in an earlier post or on another forum, so you are correct, I do not know from a credible source if she believes in an extreme form of creationism or not.

She did say in her 2006 campaign for Governor that she thought creationism should be taught as an alternative in schools, which I adamately disagree with. I do not think she actually pushed it as a policy once she was elected.