Pete,

griska - a large number of scientists used to subscribe to other things in the past that are now discarded.

Quite correct (except for the spelling of my name). I mentioned a fact, not claiming it to prove anything.

seems that you have not read much creationist stuff

None at all, but I believe you that they have an explanation for everything.

as to theologians accepting Darwinism, seems to me they are sawing off the branch they are sitting on.

Now here we are at my actual point (though regrettably quite off the thread title). The word "Darwinism" is somewhat burnt, therefore I specified a central theorem that is challenged by creationists (- this much I read). Those theologians, and other religious people who understand the meaning of science, dismiss creationism because they found that it cannot be supported seriously. Some of them regret this sorely, others (the majority, I guess) have long ago made their peace with science, accepting that the realms of religion and science must be strictly separated. They do not find that the Bible really demands otherwise - ask Joe for details.

Actually my hope of convincing anybody here is not too high. I just want to emphasize that there are good reasons for the principles of evolution theory to be taught at all schools, being quite a different thing from religion or ideology.

I also think that children have a justified interest in learning about the faith of their community, including all mythology. When they reach puberty, they will inevitably find out how to interpret that, what is taken seriously and what not quite.

A large part of what passes for religion, particularly in Islam, is actually just cultural custom, or even downright abuse. That "Islamic" school was shut down because girls had to sit on the back benches etc. Non-religious private schools are prone to abuse as well - power is temptation.