Some students and staff have contrary opinions, believing God created all life forms simultaneously. There are also other views as to how humans and animals came to be, differing from the one stated in the Humanities textbook. All opinions are important, and none should be overlooked. Just as religious people have, the authors of the Humanities textbook also have the right to free speech. Religiously devout people offended by the textbook also have the freedom to interpret materials based on their personal beliefs because no law can prohibit free thinking.
Religious freedom is a very important issue worldwide.
Globally, it has impacted thousands of people since the beginning of the concept of religion. Dictators have forced religion, missionaries have been killed, but in the end it all comes down to a person's right to choose. Whether that person is Muslim, Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, or any other religion, they have a right to practice that religion. People don't have the right to force their religion and personal beliefs on others. The textbook didn't disobey the law, but it did hurt the feelings of many.