Evolution, or Creation? Should they be taught in schools?

http://www.directionjournal.org/article/?449

Thiessen, Kerwin. "Forum: Should Creationism Be Taught in Public Schools?." Direction. N.p., Oct. 1982. Web. 12 Sept. 2011.

This article is about one man's views on the concept of teaching religion based theory in public schools. He believes that either both sides of the creation/evolution argument should be taught, or neither side and completely skip it. Thiessen believes that both concepts are faith based, one relying on religion, the other relying on science, and that when the concept itself is solely relying on educated guesses, both sides should be taught, allowing the students to learn and make their own assumptions as to the beginnings of the universe.Immediately the author asks the question, "Is evolution just as religious as creationism?" and boldly proclaimed, "yes". Thiessen is attempting to persuade his audience to allow the teaching of creationism in schools on the basis that educators should allow students to make their own judgements while guiding them in a scholarly manner. Although the article is unbiased as to the author's opinion regarding the creation/evolution debate, his argument is fraught with many emotional triggers making it more of a rant, than an argument supporting free judgement. His feelings tend to be supported by opinions and not fact. As stated in his writing, Thiessen believes that "... both evolution and creationism are belief systems. Both are embraced through 'believing what is unobservable' rather than on the basis of what is scientifically provable." Indeed both theories have some issues in detail, but his argument is filled with fallacies. Evolution is ideed provable as shown by Darwin's study of the Galapagos finches, as has organic growth been shown by today's modern technology. Students should be allowed to make their own assumptions regarding creation and evolution, but trying to prove it by trying to disprove evolution, is not the way to persuade school boards to allow Christian curriculum in the public school system.
I myself am completely a supporter of the idea of allowing creationism to be taught in schools, and this topic is one that I could potentially debate, but this article, isn't what I am looking for. This article has well placed values, but, I believe the Kerwin Thiessen's argument is perhaps too emotional. It is difficult for me to follow because I am consistently persuing not the topic of debate, but instead, his emotions associated with adding creationism to highschool curriculum. Just as I think this topic isn't right for me, I don't believe that this is the right topic for others for the same reason. There are better founded arguments that are available, instead of an emotionally driven man pursuing a cause with a fervor, despite his admirable intentions.