There is an e-petition against teaching creationism and intelligent design in school science classes in England and Wales. If the e-petition achieves 100,000 signers, the government will be forced to consider debating the issue.
The petition reads:
Teach evolution, not creationism
Responsible department: Department for Education
Creationism and ‘intelligent design’ are not scientific theories, but they are portrayed as scientific theories by some religious fundamentalists who attempt to have their views promoted in publicly-funded schools. At the same time, an understanding of evolution is central to understanding all aspects of biology. Currently, the study of evolution does not feature explicitly in the National Curriculum until year 10 (ages 14-15). Free Schools and Academies are not obliged to teach the National Curriculum and so are under no obligation to teach about evolution at all. We petition the Government to make clear that creationism and ‘intelligent design’ are not scientific theories and to prevent them from being taught as such in publicly-funded schools, including in ‘faith’ schools, religious Academies and religious Free Schools. At the same time, we want the Government to make the teaching of evolution in mandatory in all publicly-funded schools, at both primary and secondary level.
Here’s the link:
https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/1617
I would urge those of you who agree with the proposition to sign this e-petition and make the science class for science.
