Intelligent Design

Since Becky is currently out of town, I thought I’d add a new discussion topic to keep the dialogue going.

Recently, President Bush stated his support for the teaching of intelligent design alongside evolution in science education. The theory of intelligent design says life on earth is too complex to have developed through natural selection, implying that a higher power must have had a hand in creation.

Does the theory of evolution counter your belief in God as creator? What do you think about the teaching of intelligent design in public school science curriculum? Do theories like intelligent design belong in a science classroom or in a philosophy/religion class? If we do not teach ideas like creationism and intelligent design in schools, are we undermining students' religious beliefs?

I can't wait to read about all of your thoughts on this topic. :)