Intelligent Design

I'd like to take the time to rant about something that went on in one of my classes a couple of weeks ago. It was my Biology of Human Reproduction class and the topic of the day was Evolution. One of the first things my professor asked was who didn't believe in Evolution. I raised my hand, and she automatically threw at me "Why?" in an almost offensive manner. I was quick to clarify that I believe in adaptation to a certain point, but I don't believe in Evolution as the basis of life because I was raised in a Christian household and I believe in God. Dear lord, help me. Saying that in an art school class is like swearing in a church. I could feel the tension shoot up several levels after I said that out loud. My professor went on to say that there was lawsuit in some state about a parent arguing that Intelligent Design (i.e. God) should be required in a Biology curriculum when discussing the origin of life. She then went on to say that no Biology teacher should ever be forced to teach this because it was not a proven theory such as Evolution, therefore has no place among the scientific theories that we are taught.

It was as if I had offended her with my answer, and I had personally enforced Intelligent Design on atheist Biology teachers everywhere. She said she respects every one's views, but her attitude says otherwise. I'd like to point out that I've been forced to sit and learn Evolution in Biology classes throughout my education and I have not complained once. I believe in the choice to coexist, that no one religion is necessarily correct, but rather everyone's faith will bring them to a place of purpose. I believe in God and some people at this school would label me as a fool because of this. But honestly, I don't care because I have my faith and they can have whatever they have. I couldn't get through this life if I didn't have anything to believe in, because what really is the point of life then? But I won't let my religious views get too biased here. All I have to say is you worry about what you believe and let me worry about what I believe. It won't help to feel sorry for other people or disrespect what they have faith in.