That is so silly. I agree with the comment towards the beginning of "damned if you do, damned if you don't." A lot of times there is just no winning. But in an educational setting, it all comes down to neutrality in my eyes.
Teacher in Texas suspended for being atheist
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I agree with teaching secular ethics and critical thinking. I prefer people to arrive at conclusions by themselves, rather than being told flatly what's "right" or "wrong".
For example, if a child believes that the tooth fairy exchanges their teeth for coins, or that their parents do it, it's of no value to her to say "it's your parents" (or indeed "it's the tooth fairy"), but rather you teach them to question their own beliefs. It doesn't really matter which conclusion they come to, so long as it's done by their own effort, as opposed to what they've been told.
However, things like this can be addressed in a debate where someone can defend or represent an opposing view. Just in the context of teaching, i'm talking about.
In regards to evolution, i should say, that proven scientific fact should obviously be taught in the science classroom. You don't skip over the truth because it might offend someone.
For example, if a child believes that the tooth fairy exchanges their teeth for coins, or that their parents do it, it's of no value to her to say "it's your parents" (or indeed "it's the tooth fairy"), but rather you teach them to question their own beliefs. It doesn't really matter which conclusion they come to, so long as it's done by their own effort, as opposed to what they've been told.
However, things like this can be addressed in a debate where someone can defend or represent an opposing view. Just in the context of teaching, i'm talking about.
In regards to evolution, i should say, that proven scientific fact should obviously be taught in the science classroom. You don't skip over the truth because it might offend someone.
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I missed out on some cool stuff when I told my family I did not believe in Santa. And lost a bucks when I gave up the tooth fairy too.
I know all the arguments, but I would never deny God. I would rather take a bullet to the head. As for evolution, I don't care either way. Means less to me than mold on a wall.
So long it's your own conclusion, and not just what you were taught to believe, i have absolutely no problem with that.
I happen to find evolution very interesting, but it's a matter of opinion, i suppose.
