Heeft u de theorie van de evolutie geloven?

I believe in the science of evolution but I also believe in the existence of a God. I believe only the science should be taught in public funded schools and the religious side, if any, be taught at home. Maintain everyone's right to believe and practice what they want as long as they are not infringing on the rights of others.

By "theory of evolution," most people mean the theory that humans developed from "lower" life forms. Public schools should teach that the preponderance of evidence indicates that theory is correct. Gaps in the theory should be part of education too, but that is not the same thing as substituting religious belief for scientific investigation.

No, I KNOW that the theory of Evolution is the soundest, most well-supported theory detailing the development of all life, human or otherwise. It is not a question of belief.

Yes, evolution is a widely supported theory.

Scientific theories are not matters of faith. This theory, like all others, should be approached intellectually honestly. Evidence to support and disprove it should be weighed and examined carefully. Based on the evidence presented thus far, I accept the theory of evolution as a helpful model to describe phenomena observed in this reality. Time, and scientific scrutiny, will tell if it ought to be replaced by a better model.

Yes, but it's not up to me (or anyone else) what system of belief their children should be taught.

There is evidence to support it. However, I am against public education, and parents should be able to send their children to a school of their choice. Schools that don't teach children the skills they need to succeed in a future career won't do well in the long run. If it turns out that not believing in evolution hurts one's ability to get a job, then the schools that don't teach it will suffer. On the other hand, if it turns out that people can gain the skills required for gainful employment irrespective of whether or not they were "taught" to believe in evolution, then who cares?

I believe that we evolved as science has proven but that God engineered it every step of the way.

Evolution, Intelligent design and Creation theories are not exclusive of each other. This information should be taught with sensitivity towards all religious beliefs and only the known and provable facts should be taught.

Yes, and should be required in public schools along with other theories, for educational comparison equally, so that students can make a more informed choice about what they believe, and hopefully be more open and accepting of all systems of belief.

It does not matter what I believe. The Department Of Education needs to be abolished. All schools should be privately owned. The government has no business in schooling.

Evolution and Intelligent Design are both theories, not a facts. I see no problem with either of them being taught as a theories. It seems to me that is what education is all about.

Evolution is a theory--there are several different theories of evolution (i.e. gradual change vs. punctuated equilibrium) which are in convlict with each other. Regardless of my personal beliefs, however, all relevant theories should be taught in public schools as the current state of scientific understanding along with historical data so that young minds understand just because we think this today doesn't mean we are right--we might learn more tomorrow. Knowledge and curiosity and the drive to learn and gain a better understanding of the world around us should be encouraged.

I'm an Atheist, and I could not care less what they teach in public schools, I home schooled my son.

I believe in Evolution. This is not a political issue. Evolution should be taught in schools, but children who believe in creationism should not be penalized or marginalized in any way. Parents should be able to remove their children from classes whose content they disagree with on a religious basis.

Believe is the wrong word. Reality isn't subject to beliefs.

Evolution is the most natural theory that accurately accounts for our observations of how life works. I *know* this to be fact; theory of evolution predictions *do* match what countless people observe, and this match doesn't care whether anyone believes in it.

I believe God created this world and everything in it.

Yes, I also believe in the Theory of Gravity and the Theory of Magnatism