Should Evolution Be Taught In Schools

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Should evolution be a required component of biology classes in high schools? No, I do not believe evolution should be a required component of biology classes in high school. The theory itself is not scientifically sound. Also, the teachers are unequipped to teach evolution. Lastly, if the theory of evolution is taught in public schools, the content may offend religious students. Because of these reasons, I do not believe evolution should be a required component of biology classes.
There are evidence that discredits the theory of evolution. “The photographs of peppered moths used to prove natural selection were faked.” (Grace) In addition, the theory of evolution cannot be proved wrong therefore it is not “falsifiable”. If a theory is not able

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