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The question of origins is one of incredible importance and relevancy in our modern-day society. After all, what we believe about the origins of our species has a profound influence on our attitudes concerning a number of different topics, but more importantly it frames our attitudes about science, religion, and the interaction between the two. Likewise, what we teach in schools about the subject of human origin is equally as important. In many regions of America, there is an ongoing controversy concerning the roles of the theory of evolution and the idea of creationism in our educational system. Does evolution have scientific flaws that compromise its validity? Is creationism a legitimate, alternative theory worth teaching? Exactly what sort of qualities should an idea have in order for it to be justified as being taught in a science class?

Those are definitely all questions that this blog is going to consider; however, the overall aim of this blog is to analyze the empirical and scientific backing of evolution and creationism, determine their overall scientific validity, and examine which one, if any, has a role in our American education system.

As a first-year student of a major research University of the United States, and as someone who has had a lot of first-time experience with both sides of the controversy, I understand the importance of the issue in our daily lives; what is at stake is more than just our individual beliefs and ideals, but the entire framework of which we place faith and science in our lives.