Montana Republicans Support Teaching Creationism

There are two Republicans who would like to become governor of Montana, Tom Keating and Ken Miller. Both favor the teaching of creationism in public schools. Of the four other candidates from other political parties, none favor teaching creationism. This is no different from being in favor of teaching astrology or a flat earth in schools - and is there any possibility that there is anything about such a candidate that would allow a sensible person to vote for him?

The Billings Gazette quotes the two Republican candidates:

Keating, Republican, petroleum landman and former state senator from Billings: "This country was founded on the premise that all things, including you and me, were created. Certainly the theory of creation should be studied in the public schools in comparison to the theory of evolution. The Declaration of Independence defines the essence of our country and the source of life, liberty and just pursuits. Yes, there should be serious study of creationism in the public schools as it relates to America."

Miller, Republican, furniture outlet store owner and former state senator from Laurel: "Creationism should have an equal place with the theory of evolution in our school curriculum. If God is taken totally out of our schools, than so should Darwin's theory of evolution. If both are presented and accepted as differing opinions, then students can seek out the truth that they and their parents are comfortable with."

I doubt that any sensible conservatives would support a candidate that wanted to teach astrology or a flat earth in public schools - such a position would be a deal-breaker for most. So why not the same with creationism? Anyone who propounds creationism has essentially removed themselves from rational scientific debate, so they should be considered as having removed themselves from rational voting as well.

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