There is no proven fact that a frog turns into an eagle or a snake into a
sheep
and so forth.  I have read no books or research reports going back in time to
show one such animal or life form ever evolving into another.  Yes, certain
species have "adapted"
to their environment but not have "changed" into another "new" species.  Each
are unique.   In fact Darwinism goes against itself (in my humble opinion)
since in the process of survival of the fit.....the fit wins!!  If a new
creature would come along it would
not last.  Then for two like objects to arise from the swamp gas at the same
time to mate, produce offspring..and go on to multiply and replenish the
earth..is impossible.   The evolution of the eye and sight?  Yes, there are
those who say it would be impossible for that process to happen through the
evolutionary process.  The organization, the structure of the universe...also
points to a clear message of a possible creator.  Thus, to have the
"creational" theory taught...along with evolution in a museum setting
provides an open view, educational approach.

It was mentioned, too, that Native American's teach a creation view of man
coming down from the heron.  Question?  Which tribe or nation?   Some tribes
believe life came from a frog, bear or eagle that brought forth mankind,
while others believe man was formed from the clay of the earth, etc.  Some
even today believe they were created by a being called ~~ "God."

I agree that only teaching one subject (one theory) or exhibiting one subject
keeps the educational aspect of learning concealed and closed.   It is our
responsibility as "educators" to provide the visitor the entire story, i.e.,
all theories, views and not projecting human bias <<of the staff, etc.>> or
saying a particular theory or point of
view to believe in.  That is what true education and what museums are about
~~ letting the visitor make up their own mind and "learn" from their
experience in the museum.  It is a never-ending learning process.   John
Martinson, Curator.

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