Classroom Quote by David Barton
“And you get Thomas Paine, who's the least religious Founding Father saying, you've got to teach creation science in the classroom. Scientific method demands that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Creation Science Conference, 2005
Science education should include creationist perspectives because they claim to follow the scientific method.
In simple terms: Teach creation science as science.
Key Takeaway
Include creationist content in curricula.
Themes
education
science
religion
Mood
controversial
defensive
Type
educational
ideological
When to use this quote
- classroom curricula
- policy debates
- parental choice
Key Concepts
creationism
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one define “science” in education?
- Can conflicting worldviews coexist in classrooms?
A Different Perspective
Conflicts with consensus scientific standards.
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