Some Creationists Who've Demanded That Creationism Be Granted Equal Time

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Essay

Some creationists who've demanded that creationism be granted equal time and attention with evolutionary theory in biology classes argue that evolution is "just a theory." What is wrong with this idea?

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Definitions:

X-Linked Recessive Disorder

A genetic disorder carried on the X chromosome, where males are typically more affected due to having only one X chromosome.

Color Blindness

A visual deficiency where one is unable to differentiate between certain colors due to absence or malfunction of color-detecting components in the eyes.

Inherited

Traits or conditions that are passed from parents to offspring through genes.

Transposable Elements

DNA sequences that can change their position within a genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genetic identity.