I don’t know what school you went to, but evolution was never, ever, taught as a law at any of the schools that I’ve attended. There are plenty of laws that were taught to us, such as the Law of Gravity, Laws of Conservation of Energy, etc., but evolution was always taught as a theory. It’s right in the name, the “Theory of Evolution”.

Which, frankly, is why I don’t understand why anyone felt these stickers were necessary. If you ask me, it’s just more attempts at forcing religious theories.

I was aware of the meaning of the word “theory” and don’t consider evolution to be one. I believe it takes more faith to believe in evolution than Christianity. I won’t go into all my arguments and proofs, though as that was not the point of my post and I’m no expert.

I thank you again for responding with your answer to my question, but I must admit that I’m still floundering. You said, “ALL ideas should be approached in this way - especially those that we are asked to take on faith.” which I agree with wholeheartedly. I think children must be taught to think for themselves to help them determine the truth of what they’re being told and especially reading. As I mentioned, I think the sticker was a poor attempt in calling evolution into question (though it’s a start). Why the attack against it then? It’s merely stating something that you agree with. It singles out evolution because there is a controversy over the idea (among secular science as well as religion) and “creationism”, as you call it, is not in the book to be questioned.

You also mentioned that you are “absolutely thrilled that this misuse of religious power to thwart the real and true scientific search for truth has been overturned.” [Keep in mind that I’m trying hard to stay on topic here]. I still don’t get what is “religious” about the sticker. It was suggested by a religious group? As far as I know, in America, any person has the “freedom of speech” to express their opinion and not be persecuted for what their beliefs happen to be when saying it. “Well, this ‘opinion’ should not be expressed in a scientific textbook”, you may say. That’s the thing, I don’t see any opinion expressed in the sticker (religious or secular). There are lot’s of scientific questions left unanswered as far as “origins” are concerned and the sticker is merely cautioning children to take that into consideration. I guess it does express the opinion that kids should think for themselves, but you already agree with that.

Whom it may concern:
Does this “theory” of evolution need such blind obedience and faith that it can’t even be questioned? It’s no secret that I’m a Christian, but I don’t even accept that type of bigotry from the Christian Church. I would expect more from the “open-minded” secular populace.

It is for these reasons that I was absolutely appalled at hearing that these stickers were being placed in science textbooks - there is absolutely no reason to single the theory of evolution out as something that “should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully, and critically considered.” ALL ideas should be approached in this way - especially those that we are asked to take on faith.

I’m absolutely thrilled that this misuse of religous power to thwart the real and true scientific search for truth has been overturned. I would hope that it is the intent of most parents for their children to be taught how humans are seeking the truth in a critical manner and not just accepting what their understandably less-informed predecessors may have incorrectly believed.