What world do you live in.. lol
I don't know if it's just North American countries, but besides public schools, all the other schools have a seperate period time for the subject "religion". I used to go to a Catholic school during my elementary schools, and like every other period, we had religion for 45 minutes every single day of the year. We also had to pray before we start our class, before we eat our lunch, and before we leave the school. We also had like Christian assemblies and mass and stuff like that, so yeah, there's already schools that teach religion..
I don't know if it's just North American countries, but besides public schools, all the other schools have a seperate period time for the subject "religion". I used to go to a Catholic school during my elementary schools, and like every other period, we had religion for 45 minutes every single day of the year. We also had to pray before we start our class, before we eat our lunch, and before we leave the school. We also had like Christian assemblies and mass and stuff like that, so yeah, there's already schools that teach religion..
In private schools, fine.
In public schools, it should not be mandatory but there should be such a class that's optional. So if anyone was curious about a certain religion, they could discuss it there and that class should cover a bit of every religion just to keep a kid's mind open.
In public schools, it should not be mandatory but there should be such a class that's optional. So if anyone was curious about a certain religion, they could discuss it there and that class should cover a bit of every religion just to keep a kid's mind open.
Agree with GunnedDown. All schools I've heard of have 'Moral Science' or 'Religious Studies' everyday. What is more...this is something followed more strictly at Catholic Schools than other schools. Which school did you go to?
P.S. - I don't think parents would appreciate their kids learning about religion from people they do not agree with, even if they belong to the same religion.
P.S. - I don't think parents would appreciate their kids learning about religion from people they do not agree with, even if they belong to the same religion.
I go to a public school in Washington state and there are optional classes that you can take that teach about different religions. There is also this one class called cultural studies that goes over all different cultures and religions. I am in this class and I find it really interesting. The class fills up every semester and there are a lot of kids that can't get in it. They created a club after school because of this and the club filled up to.
It would depend on what you mean by religion. I fully support theology studies that look at all major religions. I had some of this in a World History class and I thought it was fascinating.
If you just mean Bible studies, then no. The reason is simple. Would you support Koran studies? Not everyone is a die hard Christian and a number of people don't want to be taught the Bible in schools. If you really want your children to have a Christian education, then there are plenty of Catholic schools out there. Don't try to force more religion down our throats. Especially when one considers how poorly educated many people are when it comes to basic science and reading comprehension.
If you just mean Bible studies, then no. The reason is simple. Would you support Koran studies? Not everyone is a die hard Christian and a number of people don't want to be taught the Bible in schools. If you really want your children to have a Christian education, then there are plenty of Catholic schools out there. Don't try to force more religion down our throats. Especially when one considers how poorly educated many people are when it comes to basic science and reading comprehension.
I don't think that religion should be taught in schools,schools are the foundation for kids and any wrong move can turn disastrous for them,i think that parents should spare some time for their wards to teach them somethings which can help them in being a good human being because in the end its all that matters.In schools there will be kids from different religion and they'll have to be taught their religion in different classrooms and that could create a sense of difference between them.
and you see, the point that you didn't make there is that they have the choice to go to the school they want. Say for example, a district decides to make a Catholic-only school, do you think they're going to invite muslims into their school? No, they let you decide, and of those people that decide, you need to have proof that you're an actual Catholic, so it's not like your forced to go to that religious school (unless your parents..).
I think it should be an option depending on what religion the kids family is from. If he came froma muslim family then they should have one muslim class where they can teach his religion, same goes for christian, hindi and the other religions. Or if they come from an atheist family it should be up to the kid and his parents what they want him taught.
PingPong - That idea sounds great in theory, but do you realize how many religions there are? If you have one religion class (or several as you propose) then you'd have to offer classes for Wicca, other Pagan groups, and random groups that other students would start up as a joke (I'm a proud Pastafarian from time to time).
It's more practical to just keep it out of the schools. Their parents should be able to spare 20 minutes (maybe just on a car ride somewhere) to talk about religion.
It's more practical to just keep it out of the schools. Their parents should be able to spare 20 minutes (maybe just on a car ride somewhere) to talk about religion.
And get a car crash before you get a chance to learn about your new religion? ^^; (lol, it's been proven that talking (on cellphones, etc.) makes you more impaired then drinking and driving, which is why I said that
)I wouldn't say there's TOO many religions, I mean there is, but there's only a few that are common like Christians, Muslims, Atheists (is that even a religion.. lol -_-) etc.. the other ones like Buddhists, Hindus, they aren't very common, and those should be left untouched. I believe there's no school for like "Buddhist only" people (or they are just VERY uncommon compared to Christian schools), so I think it's fine the way it is right now.
Well, I meant during a car ride together. It's generally been shown that the danger is having a conversation with someone who isn't also aware of the road and traffic. Do people not go around town as a family anymore (or chores or something...there were more awkward silences with my dad than I can count during stuff like that.)
The point is that if you had a class for any religion, it would be discrimination to not also offer for any religion requested. It's too much of a hornet's nest. I say just leave it to the parents
The point is that if you had a class for any religion, it would be discrimination to not also offer for any religion requested. It's too much of a hornet's nest. I say just leave it to the parents
True Parakeet, but there are a few majority religions out there. Either way outside 6 months of catholic school and some sunday school, i went through most of my life in public schools and I was ok with it. I would tend to agree with leaving it up to the parents also.
Agreed Omey, but to go one further why not have the president pay people to homeschool their own kids. The government has never been very efficient at making money go a long way and I really believe that Americans can get a better education at home then at a public school.
Hey,
Schools are always Public. because they are for Public ....
So teaching religion is not a bad thing so that the students can understand about the otherreligion if they are not belong to them..But When they compell the students to do prayers of other religons are really really bad..
COmments on this???
Schools are always Public. because they are for Public ....
So teaching religion is not a bad thing so that the students can understand about the otherreligion if they are not belong to them..But When they compell the students to do prayers of other religons are really really bad..
COmments on this???
Compelled prayer is just wrong. No reason to do it in a school. It's not like its impossible to find a few minutes to pray before and after school. Besides, most schools offer prayer groups for anyone who really wants to do it.
Yes. Just look at all the atheist mobs in the streets lynching people for fun...wait a second...that's not right. Well obviously its the atheists who are the most warlike, right? If everyone just learned about the bible there wouldn't be any violence in the world?
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