Why is it that we can't speak the name of god in schools or even mention religion but yet our children are forced to learn about other worldy religions like doaism and buddhism? just askin....
2006-09-29 06:13:31 · 12 answers · asked by Kyle M 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1. i am not sure what you mean by "doaism." maybe "taoism"?
2. i have never heard, seen or read that buddhism and doaism, or whatever you meant by that, are thaught in any public schools. or non-public, for that matter.
3. in any case, the point of learning is to find out about different places, things, ideas, etc. which would include religions. christianity is one of the religions, buddism is another. there can be no harm in learning about different religions, as long as it is learning about and not prothelitizing and conversion. which buddism does not do anyway. there can be harm in not learning about them, since then, the person can be likely to be afraid, prejudiced, or mislead about other religions. also, if a history or art class topic is connected to a particular religion, why should it be avoided? it will only make it more mysterious and interesting anyway. on the other hand, there are so many religions, it is impossible to teach about them all. and most religions are not involved in history and art studied in the west.
4. which children are foced to learn about buddhism? where?
2006-10-02 18:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The existence of religions and their impact on world history and culture is, well, just that -- history and social science. It's a valid field of study that doesn't favor one religion over another, or show any bias by a government entity for a religious preference.
School prayers, recitations of bible passages, and other school-led promotion of the christian religion DOES show a preference for one religion over another. Those things are rightly prohibited by the constitution. It always amazes me when christians moan and complain about this, stating that their freedoms are being infringed upon, just because they happen to be a bare majority when it comes to religious belief in the US. If the majority of the US where buddhist, and schools were having buddhist ceremonies during the school day, the christians would be screaming about consitutional violations louder than anyone else. Somehow they think it's OK to violate the law as long as it agrees with their beliefs -- shame on them. The constitution is for EVERYONE, not just christians.
2006-09-29 06:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are mistaken on a couple of assumptions you make. First of all, there are NO classes in public school that 'teach' any religion. Religions do come into context in school when learning about various historical events...i.e. the crusades, etc....but no religion is being forced upon or taught to anyone. Secondly, the current law does not make it illegal for your child to pray in school. He/she can pray anytime they wish while in school. All the law states is that the school can not organize, promote, or endorse any religious activities. For the school to partake in such activities would border on a state sponsored religion which is in direct violation of the constitution. Separation of church and state was one of the founding principles of this country and a very good one I must say.
2006-09-29 06:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference between learning religion and learning about religion. Kids learn about religion in schools, who founded them, basic teachings, where it was founded, how old it is. Christianity is included too. What is not allowed is practicing religion in school.
2006-09-29 06:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of doaism. Is that Homer Simpson's religion?
2006-09-29 06:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're absolutely right. The school system is disgustingly biased. According to the Constitution, every religion has the right to be shared - including Christianity. (I am a Christian, so I believe Christ is the Way, but I also know that we have the freedom of choice in this country.) If they want to teach one they should teach all so students can have a complete view of everything.
2006-09-29 06:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by lanelas 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Christianity can be mentioned in school, but in the context of history, social studies, literature, etc.
For example, if someone takes a high school class in European history, the topic of the Reformation will come up.
2006-09-29 06:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, witchcraft and necromancy are not "religions." There are religions that practice them, yet they're crafts, not religions in and of themselves. 2d, it would be just about impossible to attain this Constitutionally. Any college that had to teach approximately faith (in extra desirable than purely a conventional "it quite is a collection of religions and what they think" sense) might would desire to have instructions and instructors for all of them. otherwise it quantities to discriminating against particular non secular practices and hence "installation" some religions over others.
2016-10-18 05:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I think its good for children to explore other religions and cultures. That's my opinion anyway. I don't agree that one specific religion should be taught at public schools. That's what private schools are for.
2006-09-29 06:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wasn't forced to learn about any other religions.
2006-09-29 06:15:32 · answer #10 · answered by kyle l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋