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Intelligent design is philosophy/theology. It is not science. Evolution is a scientific theory that is the result of observing nature and reality. It is based on the logic of science and what is observable.This is how science works. That is what separates scientific theories from other "theories" which are not based on any observations or rationality (for example, one cannot compare Sumerian creation myth "theories" to the "theory" of gravity").ID posits that an uncreated, complex designer designed our universe, while simultaneously existing outside of the universe and independent of it (according to some versions). This is contrary to science (and impossible) and isnt based on any observations in reality. It is based on faith.Christians seem to be the only ones who are parading around ID. No one else seems to care about, whether that be the Jews, Muslims, Hindus, or Zoroastrians. I didn't mention the Buddhists because they are largely non-theists. Even if ID were true, there is no way to prove that this God is Jesus, Allah, Ganesh, Kali, Ahura Mazda, or Zeus. If it were proved that the God of ID was a non-Christian God, then Christians would be shooting themselves in the foot.This is why faith and philosophy that contradicts science (which is what ID does) should not be taught as an alternative to evolution. It should be taught, and explored, but in a philosophy or religious classroom.Otherwise, every single creation myth from every single religion is a legitimate "alternative" to scientific theory, and should be taught.With that said, questioning evolution is fine. There is nothing wrong with that. But it should be understood that ID is not a legitimate scientific alternative, and is instead a faith based alternative, and hence no comparison can be made. Faith is not a substitute for science. For example, I can have faith that if I jump off a cliff, I want fall but float. Observable reality shows that this is false.Do you agree? Should ID be taught in science classes? What about other creation myths?