Should I take courses that teach evolution?
Question:
Recently, I’ve been thinking about the future, how my life will be, and how my career affects me. I picked a job in botany. But after taking an online course, I feel utterly terrified. A lot of history is about the evolution of plants. I know this won’t affect me in the actual workforce, but I just hope that evolution doesn’t force me to drop my aspiration.
My questions are: If I am required to listen to evolution repeatedly, should I drop botany or pursue my career path? Why is evolutionism so infused in our school system, and why do so many people teach it?
Answer:
The education system long ago accepted an anti-Christian bias in all its programs. They think it is a mark of intellect, but in reality, it promotes ignorance by censoring contrary viewpoints. In the sciences, it has become so bad that in many universities, professors who hold religious views are denied teaching positions. Thus, the lock-step promotion of evolution continues despite the mounting evidence that it is a failed theory. See The Bias Toward Evolution.
One way to avoid the problem is to take the classes you need at a religious school. Another is to take the classes you need, and when asked to answer questions about evolution, you can state, "You said in class ..." or the "Book said ..." Neither of these indicate what you personally believe. Personally, I always found it amusing to point out the flaws in evolution. "Oh! So you are saying adding complexity is allowed even though the Second Law of Thermodynamics says it cannot happen." But then, I don't mind watching a teacher squirm. Most teachers don't mind if you answer the test questions correctly. Every once in a while, you end up finding a fellow believer.
