Definitely Teach Evolution to Christian Children

Having been involved in presenting biblical creation science on social(ist) media for several years, there are some distressing things I have noticed. Unfortunately, it is not from atheists and theistic evolutionists, who we expect to be obstreperous. It is distressing when professing Christians act like those folks.

Many Christians do not realize that we are not in it to "win" arguments, but to remove stumbling blocks so we can present the gospel message. Cute pictures with slogans get "likes" but in-depth material is ignored. Mean-spirited material gets applauded. These things ought not to be.

There are parents who want to shield their children from evolution, but that is ridiculous. Kids learn things anyway — and often rebel against their parents. They will learn about evolution whether we like it or not. Worse, it is the sanitized version that suppresses the deceit, racism, outright fraud, and more. What needs to be done is to teach them both creation science and evolution, and to be able to understand why evolutionists think the way they do.

More importantly (and I have written this numerous times) is that we teach them how to think. Darwin's disciples tell them what to think. No, both children and adults need to learn how to think critically. "Memes" and platitudes fail to educate, and an evolutionists who has done his homework will slap down the smug but uninformed creationist. (Indeed, I stopped writing for about ten weeks and nobody noticed. It wasn't superficial material.) Does anyone care that people are on their way to a Christless eternity?

Rather than being taught platitudes and dismissive mockery, young Christians need thorough training in evolutionary beliefs.

As a science teacher in Christian schools, I’ve noticed a predictable progression when students begin studying evolution. They start with a mocking attitude that “evolution is stupid.” But when I present the details accurately, a bewildered hush falls over the class. Quizzical looks are followed by raised hands and vociferous objections. They sound betrayed.

I'd be very much obliged if you would read the rest or listen to the audio version over at "Teaching Evolution to the Next Generation." It is also in your best interests to see these logic lessons.