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Darwin’s theory of evolution is accepted by many scientists |
A court in the United States is expected to rule today on whether a school can replace the theory of evolution with intelligent design in its biology curriculum.
Parents are suing the Dover Area School Board in Pennsylvania after the board mandated that teachers instruct students that evolution is not a fact and that there are many unexplained aspects of it.
The evolution of species on Earth has long been a topic of debate among certain groups in the United States.
According to Charles Darwin, who proposed the theory 150 years ago, evolution is a process of natural selection, not directed, and based on the principle of the survival of the fittest. As a result, only organisms with the best chances of survival will endure.
However, this perspective contradicts religious descriptions found in scripture, which suggest that a deity created all species, implying the existence of a creator.
The U.S. Constitution separates church and state, thus prohibiting the teaching of creationism in public schools.
Now, there is a new theory of evolution called intelligent design, which posits that each species is created and developed with a specific purpose. In other words, there is a predetermined arrangement rather than random occurrences, as previously suggested by Darwin.
Many scientists argue that intelligent design is merely a guise for religious beliefs.
In fact, it remains unclear who originated this new theory. However, opponents claim that while they do not oppose religion, it contradicts the principles of science, as it cannot be substantiated by scientific methods and thus should not be included in biology education.
About a year ago, the Dover School Board decided to incorporate intelligent design into the biology curriculum. However, this decision was overturned a month ago.
School boards across the United States are keenly awaiting today’s court ruling.
