"Why doesn't America believe in evolution?" - NewScientist.com

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

I just love the fact that people will throw away evolution as a theory simply because, at worst there is annecdotal evidence for evolution (and it does make sense) - whereas there is not one scrap of evidence for biblical creation outside of the bible. All I can say is if we are going back to the old testament for how to run our world - get your arses inside on Sundays, and don't wear poly/cotton blends - because the stoning party will be around.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

It's one of those cases - for those who believe, no proof is necessary. 

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

I agree, which is why I would have a HUGE problem having it taught in schools. Thankfully the last time creationism was taught in a school in Australia was during the 1950s.

I'm not saying that creation didn't happen - I don't know - but in the context of science, one has evidentiary support, the other doesn't. IMHO.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

Well, most schools in Australia offer an junior/senior year elective in Religious studies so you study a variety of religions and beliefs including creation.

If you attend a catholic or other church school, then those classes are compulsory.

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

Don't get me wrong I am very very secular

However, I don't see a problem at all with schools offering an all encompassing religion course. But some I know would have problems having Christianity placed with Islam, Judaism, Hinduism etc etc. You can't please everyone.