spanky spangler

Is that the one where Glenn Miller created the Universe?

Reading this thread, i wonder what is taught in US schools on this subject. There seems to be so much mis- and disinformation, and basic lack of understanding. As i posted previously, it's pretty hard to argue against natural selection given diversity and time. A population of 100 gibbons, fruit flies, or Unitarians WILL alter over generations. The sticking point seems to be speciation, but only if your belief system requires a literal interpretation of a tiny part of the Bible. It also seems that people make this an either/or thing, whereas i know people of many faiths and cultures who can reconcile their understanding of a Creator with his/her/its ability to construct the universe to include evolution. Where this seems hardest is if you have the simplest, 18th century anthropic world view, with humanity at the top of a 'ladder of life'. As i said before, the single-celled organisms of this world have us beat in every way, unless your hubris makes you think that self-awareness is anything other that a rare survival trait.

Does your functioning in this world really rely on the arrogant belief that it and everything in it was created for you and your kind? Do you need that knowledge just to get by? Why does it make a difference?