In conclusion, when origins are discussed in the classroom, empirical science should be taught. We have discussed three important criteria regarding what constitutes empirical science: It is based on a material ontology and premised on methodological naturalism (this eliminates Genesis from the classroom). It is focused on scientifically valid descriptive mechanisms with their strengths and weaknesses acknowledged. So it should include critiques of Neo-Darwinism as well as other origins theories that are trying to offer better explanations of current observations. It must be teleologically
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