2006-09-10 00:18:51 · 15 answers · asked by tracey e 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not
You might as well study Tolkein
2006-09-10 00:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despite the fact that I am an atheist I agree that it needs to be in the curriculum.
One of the things that the USA shows is that a lot of people have no understanding of the cultural background of others. Religion is a big part of culture. If you live in a multicultural society you need to understand how other people think.
Knowing how others think will also help you critically examine your own beliefs or lack of belief, whatever the outcome and whatever you end up choosing to believe in.
As a GCSE or an A-level however, I do think it is a waste of time. There is so much more useful and relevant knowledge you could be studying in at school at that stage, and it is easy to read around religion in more detail yourself when you are older.
Anyway, good luck with your studies.
2006-09-10 01:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by the last ninja 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, in a world where science forces you to accept the fact that humans developed from monkeys and the world just appeared by itself, someone has to show you that there's another version, just as important. The History of Religion is a scientific approach to faith and Divine Creation, so that it's more easily assimilated and understood.
2006-09-10 00:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
religious study is as important as our life because it is where all studies had began. This is only base from my personal opinion. Well nothing to loose if we are going to study religion but it has everything for us to gain and to learn in this present time and for the time to come.
2006-09-10 00:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by richbin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important to study all religions so you can compare and come to understand that all of them honor the same God. Even if they call Him/Her different names because they speak different languages.
If you only study one you don't get the big picture. Many religions have become confused and think that their God is the only true God. This idea assumes that there is more than one God. This is called polytheism and it is not the truth.
There is only one God and He/She has as many names as there are languages.
Love and blessings
don
2006-09-10 00:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actual Christians could teach love for one yet another. John 13:34,35 they could be a united united brotherhood John 17:17 they could base their coaching on the Bible. John17:20-23 they could make God's call hassle-free. John 17:25,26
2016-11-07 00:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religious studies (although I hated it) is to give you a wider perspective on the world around you and help you understand other cultures.... it's also there to fill in gaps in your timetable :P
2006-09-10 00:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by Alex H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an open mind is necessary to understand different cultures and religions. An educated mind is a comprehensive one.Information of all that seems out of the ordinary for us liberates our emotions and enlightens us.
2006-09-10 00:33:35 · answer #8 · answered by phoenixfinca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions use this time for spiritual mutilation of the believers.
2006-09-13 01:35:54 · answer #9 · answered by latterviews 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the governments way of trying to promote racial tolerance and understanding. nice to see Jehovah's witnesses are never mentioned on the course...
2006-09-10 00:25:55 · answer #10 · answered by iamalsotim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋