Assignment -- Creation vs. Evolution Post -- Posted by Mrs. Berkeley

The theory of evolution is one unifying principle of biology. However, evolution has also become one of the most controversial topics over the past 150 years since the publication of The origin of species by Charles Darwin in 1859. The teaching of evolution in the American school biology curriculum has been repeatedly challenged by groups and individuals who believe in the special creation of organisms (creationists; "scientific creationism"). More recently there has been a revival of the "creation by intelligent design" viewpoint.

In this assignment you are to briefly define the two viewpoints. After providing brief introductory information, support one side of the evolution vs. creation debate. In your response be sure to provide explations supporting your conviction. After your initial post, you are to reply to two other posts on the blog. This assignment is not intended to create divisions amongst your peers, but instead is intended to motivate you to think critically and be able to set forth conflicting points of view. Please be respectful and reasonable in your posts. Worth 30 points. Due Wednesday, March 12, 2008.

Adapted from: http://www.millsaps.edu/religion/creationandevolution.shtml