Meaning: Not talk about their religion in school!
2006-10-23 06:35:48 · 22 answers · asked by . 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes.
2006-10-23 06:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by elainecynthia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a lot of schools there is a Fellowship of Christian Athletes group that is headed by a Christian coach. Within that organization, I don't see a problem with a teacher sharing their beliefs with students, as it is a voluntary organization. I realize that this particular group excludes other religions who are not Christians, but with a teacher sponsor, I don't see the problem with a Jewish or Islamic group that functions in a similar function. Now, as to a teacher sharing their religious beliefs with students outside of a voluntary organization, I'm not sure it would be appropriate. However, if the student is of the same faith, I don't see a problem. I think the main reason it has been an issue is that at one time, what a teacher said was absolute truth to kids and if a teacher said "God is not real." then (believing) parents would have a hard time explaining to Jr. that while the teacher knew what he/she was talking about most of the time, in this case he/she didn't.
Also, realize that there was a time when parents taught their children as much as the teachers did. So the teachers could feel confident that the parents would take care of religious education, and through the rules of the school, and the home, the kids were able to learn to distinguish between religion at school, and living the principles of that religion in school.
However, all of that has changed now, I'm sad to say.
2006-10-23 13:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do.
I went to a school where there was this mean, racist white professor. Daily he would go on and on about the superiority of the Germany people. No one said anything to him about this because he was also a well respected teacher, and he really believed in the idea of revenge meaning he would give you a bad grade if you questioned him even if you are a good student, or if you were right about anything.
He was always trying to flunk the Black students and he called the Asian students honorary Germans. BTW all the black students aced every test he gave.
One day I got tired of hearing this ranting about the superiority of the German people, so I asked him in front of everyone if the German people are so superior, why did they get ***-raped back in WW2?
To make a long story short, I got kicked out of class and kicked out of his course, but it was worth it. I wish he had kept his opinions to himself. A guy like that is bad for everyone.
2006-10-23 13:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And not only that, but because they are government employees with what is called a 'captive audience' (In the sense of -- the children cannot just walk out, they are required by law to be there), they should be allowed no displays of religion either, including even something so simple as a cross pendant on a necklace, or a pentacle on a necklace, or the Om on a necklace, etc.
2006-10-23 13:38:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mav believes at public school, teacher should not be able to promote their religious beliefs to the children verbally or written. However, teachers should be able to wear cross/wear veil/wear Star of David etc.
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And if asked by the child, be able to talk about it in a matter of fact way. If child wants to know more, they can talk outside of school
2006-10-23 13:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mav here! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I work in the school system. I don't offer up my beliefs, but when someone asks or brings up something, they've opened the door and I just walk right on in. I'm not a teacher so that may be a little different.
2006-10-23 13:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by Gail R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a teacher, and I always say there are three topics to keep out of the classroom: religion, politics and football (soccer, which is TOO popular here in Argentina). If you want to discuss any of these, let's go out of the classroom.
2006-10-23 13:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i believe that teachers should never ever talk about religion in school period since religion needs to stay in the homes and not anywhere else.
2006-10-23 13:38:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beliefs should be kept to themselves.
HOWEVER, we should be teaching ABOUT religions in school. Specifically, how religion and the geography of religion has shaped world history and events.
2006-10-23 13:44:16 · answer #9 · answered by Manny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At one time I woulod have said no but nowadays, you could get in to trouble over religion. So now I think they should keep quiet to stay ou of trouble.
2006-10-23 13:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by Piper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋