Science And Religion Controversy
Ronald Hermann hosted the 9th Annual Science and Religion Seminar at Shippensburg University. He discussed the overall belief system of Americans in regards to the validity of evolution and the interactions within educational structures. According to Hermann, evolution is a socio-scientific controversy. Even if much of science supports it, society has many disagreements on how to proceed with its findings. There are many inconsistent standards on whether or not to teach evolution in public institutions.
Hermann delved into what the theory of evolution actually is. It is in reality 5 separate theories: evolution, common descent, multiplication of species, gradualism, and natural selection. Over the past 150 years, the theory has changed. Nonetheless, …show more content…
It explains natural phenomena, is repeatedly tested, and can be revised. Many individuals declare that religion should be taught in conjunction with evolution as an alternative to the theory. However, Hermann stated that only science should be taught in science classes. Religion cannot be proved or falsified through concrete scientific methods. This led to the Lemon test. The Lemon test determines whether or not something can be taught. The test states the subject must have a secular purpose that must neither advance nor inhibit religion, and must not result in extensive entanglement between government and religion. After concluding his presentation, a panel opened for the audience to ask questions about science and religion. One individual brought up the issue of the last chapter in Darwin’s The Origins of Species. The last chapter states that creation is impossible. Since the Lemon test states that the material must not inhibit religion, the individual inquired about the validity of teaching the material. The panel reached the consensus that when teaching a controversial subject such as evolution, one must tread lightly and just be careful. The panel also believed that evolution and creationism are at completely opposite poles. However, one panelist stated that there are truths and facts. A truth is a fact but cannot always be
Hermann delved into what the theory of evolution actually is. It is in reality 5 separate theories: evolution, common descent, multiplication of species, gradualism, and natural selection. Over the past 150 years, the theory has changed. Nonetheless, …show more content…
It explains natural phenomena, is repeatedly tested, and can be revised. Many individuals declare that religion should be taught in conjunction with evolution as an alternative to the theory. However, Hermann stated that only science should be taught in science classes. Religion cannot be proved or falsified through concrete scientific methods. This led to the Lemon test. The Lemon test determines whether or not something can be taught. The test states the subject must have a secular purpose that must neither advance nor inhibit religion, and must not result in extensive entanglement between government and religion. After concluding his presentation, a panel opened for the audience to ask questions about science and religion. One individual brought up the issue of the last chapter in Darwin’s The Origins of Species. The last chapter states that creation is impossible. Since the Lemon test states that the material must not inhibit religion, the individual inquired about the validity of teaching the material. The panel reached the consensus that when teaching a controversial subject such as evolution, one must tread lightly and just be careful. The panel also believed that evolution and creationism are at completely opposite poles. However, one panelist stated that there are truths and facts. A truth is a fact but cannot always be