Why is it wrong to teach about some Christian beliefs in school yet we still learn about Roman gods.?

Question

That is pretty much their religion. What is wrong so wrong about Christianity? If people say God creating the earth is just a theory then why don't we teach it at school? Evolution is a theory and we have to learn about that.

Oops put wrong in their twice. Figured I would correct that. People attack you for that kind of stuff on here.

Answer 1

You can teach about Christianity, in history, social studies or literature classes. You can't teach it as science.

Answer 2

In my world history class in high school we learned about all three Abrahamic religions, as well as Buddhism, Shinto, Greco-Roman gods, among other things. The issue isn't about teaching about a religion, it's about promoting one. It's acceptable to teach about religion in a historical context. There are also Christian themes in many English texts taught in high school.

Now, people saying God creating the earth is a scientific theory does not make it a scientific theory. Creationism, Intelligent Design, etc. do not meet the criteria to be considered a scientific theory. They propose an entity that created the universe, a claim for which there is no scientific evidence. Those theories have no merit, so they shouldn't be taught.

Evolution, on the other hand, is supported by tons of evidence. It is the best theory we have to explain how life came to be here in the state that we find it. Some people don't like it, but the aim of science isn't to please people, it's to explain nature.

Answer 3

I think the distinction that others have brought up as well is that no one is trying to say that the Roman myths are real and we should believe them today. I think Christianity can be taught in school if it is done in a neutral, nondogmatic (no this is the one truth) way, and also I think other religions should get their time too. I think it wouldn't belong in the science class but in religion or philosophy class. Also, if you want to teach it the problems and illogical parts as well as the many different interpretations between the Christian sects should be examined as well. Under these conditions I think many parents who are Christian might prefer their children to get their religious education in the many already existing outlets of home, churches, bible camps, etc... As an agnostic I actually think it would be great. I think way fewer people would be so dogmatic about their faith. I am concerned though that it would be treated as a recruitment avenue by Christians with an agenda.

Answer 4

Teaching creationism as science is wrong because it's not science. Most of your confusion probably comes from a misinterpretation of the word 'theory'. In every day use the word theory is used to refer to an idea, or a suggestion ("it's just a theory"). The scientific definition of a theory is far stricter, it has to be a testable, observable concept such as evolution. Creationism is not a theory in the scientific sense.
I wouldn't object to christianity being taught as a myth, like is done with roman gods, except that kids are learning enough useless crap already.

Answer 5

You are absolutely correct. They do still teach about roman gods in mythology courses. So, I agree - teach about the Christian God in mythology class too. But not in a science class.

Evolution is a theory - but is a much researched theory that is open to new discoveries. Christian Creationism is not open to any ideas of further discovery, since it is dogmatic rhetoric. Therefore it is not science. Therefore, it doesnot belong in a school being taught as science. Teach it for what it is - mythology.

Answer 6

There's nothing wrong with discussing christianity, or the Roman deities, in a class on world religions.

There's plenty wrong with public schools presenting christianity as "the" religion, or putting nonsense like creationism into science classes.

The difference between evolution and creationism is that evolution is supported by the gobs and gobs of scientific evidence. Creationism is not.

Answer 7

Actually, Christianity should come up in the course of learning about literature (there are a lot of Biblical allusions in Western literature), American history, medieval European history, and the Age of Exploration.

You're not being expected to believe in or pray to the Roman Gods, right? You just know who and what they were to the Romans, as part of their history.

Oh, and prayer *is* allowed in school, during non-instructional times. You can say grace over lunch, you can have Bible Club before or after school and during lunch, etc.

Answer 8

Have you ever heard of germ theory? If not, I'll explain. There is a theory that says that germs cause the spread of disease. This theory is taught in science class. After repeated experiments and documentation, it was shown that this theory was worthy of being added to the curriculum.

There is also a theory that says the Earth is older than 6000 years and that life is constantly evolving. This theory does not propose to know anything about the origin of life. There are fossil records that....

awww never mind....let's go ahead and teach about Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Pastafarian in science class. Makes perfect sense to me.

Answer 9

God's creation is a theory....according to Creationists.

People who make sense disregard the Creationist viewpoint as a fabrication to fool idiots.

Roman history is taught in History class, the Creation should stay in Sunday School, and no more than that.

What happens when you introduce religion in serious schools?

You get Southern Baptist intolerants, or even worse, you get George Bush!

Answer 10

Well, I'm not a Christian, but a Muslim. In Islamic countries a Religious studies course is given to students from the first grade to the twelveth (Last) grade. And if you're not a Muslim, you have the choice to take Islamic sudies or not. And you call us without freedom!