As I said in the previous thread, both should be taught separately by teachers trained to teach religious education and/or science, so that both subjects are taught properly.
Science. Religion can be taught at home, or better yet the person can go research it for themselves and then make up their own mind. Stick to facts and information when educating people.
I voted for Science only but I think I change my mind. Religion, ALL religions, should be taught. You don't need to take a class on religion to be tolerant but it certainly can't hurt. It would also help inter-religious group relations ultimately.
Science. Religion can be taught at home, or better yet the person can go research it for themselves and then make up their own mind. Stick to facts and information when educating people.
I disagree. Religious education is important for religious tolerance, something that is especially necessary in the 21st century, post 9/11 and 7/7 and therefore it should be taught in schools. I agree that it needs to be taught properly but if teachers stick to the curriculum, there should be no problem whatsoever.
Both. At a time when countries are in the midst of civil wars between different religions or sects of religions, it is important to teach children about religion. And not just 'this is what x religion does' but teaching understanding and tolerance.
Science. Religion can be taught at home, or better yet the person can go research it for themselves and then make up their own mind. Stick to facts and information when educating people.
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Originally posted by Music & Science
Science.
Religion in school?
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Originally posted by jonasha
Science obviously.
Are you guys like kidding me? Do you really think it's okay, let alone smart to have children walking around ignorant to the world around them? To the different cultures in the world? Religion is apart of many cultures not teaching religion will cause children to not have a rational, unbiased view of the world. The last thing the world needs is more people attacking others for their differences, this is why people will continue to get into conflict with others. Why we will continue to have anti-Semitic and bigots around.
I disagree. Religious education is important for religious tolerance, something that is especially necessary in the 21st century, post 9/11 and 7/7 and therefore it should be taught in schools. I agree that it needs to be taught properly but if teachers stick to the curriculum, there should be no problem whatsoever.
I agree. We don't need more bigots, not only does it breathes tolerance but it teaches children to accept other people for who they are. I'm surprised a forum full of people who are unaccepted in society would want more intolerance in the world.
The one we have actually have proof for. You don't want to teach something that there's no proof for, it makes no sense. Religious education should only be taught for religious study/in religious institutions.
The one we have actually have proof for. You don't want to teach something that there's no proof for, it makes no sense. Religious education should only be taught for religious study/in religious institutions.
UGH! Is this even a question ? Science of fcking course The topic of religion is taught through society and history class. If you truly want to learn religion more then we should have an optional religious studies class (that teaches MULTIPLE religions).
A non denominational religion course can be very beneficial. Instead of being biased, it can be informative. I think it is wise to have children understand most religions and this is coming from the biggest religion basher on ATRL.