Why is it important to study religions such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism? Why?
2006-12-30 15:00:32 · 17 answers · asked by .FunkyFresh. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To get a broader understanding of the various cultures in the world. And to also examine the common threads these religions share.
2006-12-30 15:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by Frogface53 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To understand a cornerstone of other cultures. Unfortunately, so much hot air is expelled in the U.S. over indoctrinating kids into a particular brand of Christianity - something we long ago said we wouldn't do. On the contrary, an academic study of "religions of the world" should be mandatory. But, the fundies will never have it, because for intelligent kids, studying other religions exposes the ridiculous nature of all of them. That's bad for Christianity.
2006-12-30 23:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is the reason for Home Schooling
LOL
because religion is supported by beliefs, not by facts
when facts conflict beliefs, the gurus go wild
it's important to study religion as a student to better understand the evolution of humanity to include it's religions, to it's current evolvement of today
2006-12-30 23:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason we all study History, Science and Humanities. So we have a better understanding of the world around us.
2006-12-30 23:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe in a sociality or history class. There is historical and social factors that would be important to universally teach. Also in philosophy classes when they are older-probably in college.
2006-12-30 23:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be aware of thier choices, and to make informed decisions about other religions. To keep children from becoming closed minded bigots like thier parents are.
2006-12-30 23:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its important because with out knowing the truth about Jesus and God you can not make it to Heaven.
I'm so thankful that I know about my Lord because I wouldn't want to miss out on that wonderful opportunity to be in the Kingdom of God and miss out on Eternal life.
God Bless & have a safe and
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
2006-12-30 23:08:57 · answer #7 · answered by Bridget 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and they can learn why people from everywhere has those such religions. maybe they can pick what they think it benefit them..
Hope it helps
2006-12-30 23:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by Country Gal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that's the only way to get all ignorance out of the way and bring in tolerance!
2006-12-31 00:44:51 · answer #9 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not. That's the worse thing you could do is to learn lies. Study God's Word.
2006-12-30 23:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋