2006-08-31 05:34:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Perhaps someday it could be an elective. For now in the US we are having problems with being able to teach the basics of grammar, math and science. We still have high school graduates who have a 4th grade reading level---and some are illiterate! Maybe after our students are once again near the most educated in the world in these areas we could look into electives.
2006-09-01 04:02:32 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what is taught in the world religions class.
If it is christian dominated, then it would be biased teachings and a violation of human rights.
If it is islam based and some negativity comes in, it could once again create enormous problems.
It really depends on what will be offered in the curriculum.
Would it not be better to leave it until later for the students to choose it as a subject rather than a compulsory class because a lot of information in religious teachings is used to manipulate the thinking of little children especially by the more prominent ones like christianity.
By offering an orphan child candy and the bible, you are telling the child your god is better than the one he knew.
2006-08-31 12:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by crazy s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most World History classes offer the religious beliefs of whichever culture they're studying.
I think it's a good idea. I also think Creation should be taught along side Evolution, but I'm a Christian, so what do I know, right?
2006-08-31 12:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, at least as an elective. It would have to be set up and an taught in an objective manner though. I would be concerned with abuses in many school districts though. It would also be a better place to address Creationism/Intelligent Design (and among different faiths) than the science classroom, since it falls under religious belief and not scientific theory (look up the definition of scientific theory before giving me a thumbs-down).
2006-08-31 13:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by phaedra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
It may sound good, but unless you have a teacher, from each of the religions come in and teach there section, it would be a terrible class!
There is no way an Christian can teach Hindu, Muslim teach Judaism, a Buddhist teach atheism!
Take a logic class, and learn logic!
2006-08-31 14:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They already sort of cover that in their World History Class--which for me was only ONE semester Freshman year in HS. I agree, maybe as an elective, and only if it offers impartial information on all major world religions.
2006-08-31 12:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as an elective. And I would support one of the "religions" being atheist (although that's not technically a religion). By teaching kids about beliefs, you can help prevent dangerous stererotypes and assumptions.
2006-08-31 13:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. With fair and impartial information on each religion.
2006-08-31 12:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by redeemed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the idea for education sake, but what bothers me is that if we cannot respect eachother here on this site...what would happen in the classroom?
2006-08-31 12:39:42 · answer #9 · answered by peacemaker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as an elective.
2006-08-31 12:37:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋