Originally posted by mugsy
We did not evolve from apes. We are on the same evolutionary line as apes. NOT monkeys. That's why we still have apes. And if you look at the Bible and the geologic time scale there are direct links...just lots bigger time differences.

As far as teaching both creationism and evolution in public schools, it isn't going to happen. We have a thing called separation of church and state in this country so we don't teach creationism. I'm very glad of that too since I don't believe it and would have a hard time being objective.
Oh, I was just kidding about the whole monkey/ape thing...I hear it so much these days. The whole thought, true or not....doesn't appeal to me at all. Ick.

I've always gone to a public school and in a 9th grade History class, learned about Evolution vs. Creationism...it was in our books, in the first chapter I think. It was very basic, it told of the difference, similarities and other beliefs. It allowed you to not be offended either way.