Reply #10: I would looooove to teach.... [View All]

[Bigmack]

... "distinction between data and testable theories of science and philosophical claims that are made in the name of science."

I'd find every off-the-wall theory and throw creationism in with them as examples of non-testable and data-less examples of philosophical claims.

My wife and I both taught World History to affluent suburban kids, and we were the only exposure the kids ever got to evolution. The science guys wouldn't touch it. They stayed with the straight biology.

Even in a rich district like ours, some parents objected. Luckily, the Super always backed us, and the community generally was well educated.