If a teacher taught your child that that the Roman Empire did not exist...?

Question

...or that the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Legends of King Arthur were true and the teacher's explaination for these insane conclusions was God told me so or It is written so I have faith, would you pull your child out of school.

back to Rome. If the same teacher stated the cover question to the class and had faith that they were correct would you keep your child in that school.

Of course not. Gilgamesh and Arthur are ancient and medieval works of literature with no proof to back them. And certainly Rome exsited because look at all the pretty buildings in Italy that say "Roman Empire" on them.

So if you would pull your child away from such lunacy, how is it that you believe in the Bible when it is merely an Ancient and medieval work of literature with no proof to back it?

Bob: this is no attack, merely a look into the psyche of people. Leave the philosophical insites and moral pandering to appear humanitarian in nature to someone with a little more savvy.

Endora: Honey you need help.

Knibby1: and I'm sure that Leonardo DiCaprio was really on the Titantic. It is called Historical Fiction.

Alan W1: Same thing can be said for Gilgamesh and Arthur

Answer 1

I find it odd that non believers can make these claims about the bible when they barely do any type of research about Gods word.For if they did ,they would know that though the bible is not a historical book, the history in it is correct.I laugh at your so-called intellect because if you were truly wise you would know that the different kingdoms that are spoken of in the bible were not mythical but real places that did exist.If we use your logic then I guess there is no such place as Egypt or Rome, both are spoken of in Scripture.Does not the bible mention these people?But of course you would not know because you are to busy trying to disprove what has already been proven.I am amazed that a so called intellectual like yourself can scrutinized the word of God and its historical content so diligently but is so quick to accept other peoples version of history written by the hands of men but you call the men who wrote Gods word liars , men just like you and I ,except for the fact that the men who wrote Gods word were inspired by God Himself . How logical is that?Hay history buff .Do you not know that the Hebrew nation was chosen by God to be his people because they were not rich and powerful?He used them to demonstrate his strength because they were a weak nation and by defeating a stronger nation could Gods power be proven without wiping out mankind, so you who don't believe will.but he knows that some will still not believe.you are proof positive of that.So please get all information before you come to a conclusion this applies in all areas of your life.

Answer 2

Yes I would pull my child out of class.
I woul dhaveno objection to my daughter being educated about King Arthur (and she probably will be as we live in Cornwall) along with all the along myths and legends - but so long as they are taught as myths and legends.
As for religous education - I think all the religions have got something good going for them. They all teach some kind of a moral code and decency of living and who's to say any are right or wrong. I will make sure my daughter has an even education about all religions and she can make her own mind up.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It is called faith.
I know that and I am an athiest.
I feel your question is more of an attack
Sure, I think religious people should question their faith and have it questioned by others, but there is a way to go about it.
I can pretty much guess the other replies to this Q.
If you really want to ask about God/s then ask sensible, non-threatening questions and show a real interest.
That goes for all the theists among you who do the same in reverse

Answer 5

i would be appalled by that teacher's actions. faith has absolutely nothing to do with school! there should be a deffinite seperation between the two.

however, i believe in the bible because of the lessons it teaches us. i use the stories in the bible as parables. they are STORIES to teach us about life. the bible is a guidebook, not a textbook.

Answer 6

Although my children went to "non-denominational" schools, they were in practice taught that the Bible was true (not literally true, but true in the broadest sense).

I had the option of taking them out of religious classes and assemblies but I didn't as I didn't think it was necessary.

And the kids have grown up thinking the Bible is about as true as Camelot. Doesn't seem to have done them much harm, though I'd have been happier if the "non-denominational" school had lived up to its name.

Answer 7

Just because you don't believe it doesn't mean it isn't true.

Your criterion for accepting or rejecting the veracity of literature isn't absolute. Neither is your life experience a universal standard for truth and error.

You are a speck on the timeline of this planet and its history. You don't have a clue what transpired in time past.

Did you know there are dozens of human skeletons over 10 feet long unearthed by archeologists? People 10 feet tall! Some are 12 feet!

Have you ever seen a 12 foot tall person? NO! They don't live anymore. But they did . . . we got their skeletons.

You can't base your opinions on what you have experienced in your lifetime. It's not a valid basis for the determination of fact or truth.
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Answer 8

i really do wish religious people would just look at the evidence and think for themselves and just stop all the segregation and looking down their noses at everyone. my boyfriends nephew said the other day (hes being brought up as a mormon) "my friend said oh my god the other day, hes a bad person". it made me sick

Answer 9

Believe what? Some of it is history and/or geography and is correct. Some of it comes from dreams and so on, and is not correct. If my child was being taught things that were obviously wrong, then yes, I would get my child out.

Answer 10

Good point. well made. In The USA there are more and more schools who refuse to teach evolution because it goes against the bible. scary stuff.