Don't argue with students about religion or denigrate their beliefs, he said. Just be firm that such beliefs are outside the realm of science. This is a common myth that is a favorite of evolutionists. They typically claim the debate is one between science and religion. This is highly misleading.
Evolution is a religion .
It has its roots in the religions of humanism and atheism. Science is one way of knowing the world, but there are lots of others,'' he explained. Evolution has no corner on the market. It is simply one highly flawed view, or interpretation of the observable evidence. Creationism is another view.