Why do theists want religion to be taught in schools when....?

Question

they already have churches for that?!
If we took the scientific theories for how the world was created and how humankind came about, where would our children learn about it, if not in school? And I'm talking about SCIENTIFIC theories......not your supposed "theories" about God, which aren't theories to begin with because they haven't enough evidence to make it a theory!
If they didn't have school to tell them about the scientific theories, they wouldn't learn it because they wouldn't even hear about them.

Shouldn't we bring our children up to make their own decisions, and not indoctrinate them from birth? They should be educated about every single theory known to man, and they should be allowed to make their own decisions based on what they've learned. Taking that away from them, will just turn them into ignorant drones.

Doug: Because, its better to have some evidence, than none at all.

Sunny: As a matter of fact, I do think sex education should be taught in school. Just not until high school. The kids are going to be having sex anyway, so you may as well educate them on what to expect and how to use birth control. End of story.

By the way, I am neither for nor against the theory of evolution. I am simply all for education.

Answer 1

Abby: You raise a fair point. In all cases you present either, science or the creationist view, OBJECTIVITY need be the cue word here. I could not of have learned of evidence for God's existence, had it not been for science; i.e. the fossil record, physics, bio science, to name a few. Yes; many are indoctrinated [subjective view ] either, by religion or science from birth, which is really not sound evidence of the either; therefore, we have a society riff with "ignorant drones". Just because we adhere to and base our premise for understanding either, science or religion on "somebody said" - so it must be true - doesn't make something a truism. For example; we have all been exposed to the theory of evolution and we assume that since scientists subscribe to this theory as credible, it must be so ! After all, the text books from University, College and High School have Darwin's Evolutionary Theory imprinted within there pages for us to imbibe on - right? BUT; when you check out and find that there are quite a few of prominent Scientists from prestigious Universities and Colleges, who DO NOT support this:
(see: Center for Science and Culture web page: www.dissentfromdarwin.org) , you get a real jolt into reality !

Answer 2

A few reasons:

1. Some of us Christians still erroneously believe that our country was founded on Christianity.
2. Many people are very religion-centric in their attitude toward the world, and they think their views should be forced on others.
3. Some people think that this will put us back in the "good old days". They are forgetting that there are no good old days, and nostalgia is bad for your head.
4. Some people probably think they are doing a service to people by having this. These are the only benevolent ones out of the bunch; however, school isn't the right place to offer these viewpoints, as you say, or at least not on an official basis -- if people have conversations at school about religious matters, that's fine.

So, in essence, you're right, but these are why people think this way.

Answer 3

No, that IS the point... we want children to be able to make their own decisions, and have ALL the options in front of them.
I think schools should teach all sorts of beliefs... not just christian ones. But they should be taught fairly and without bias. Then kids can choose on their own. They should not be looked down on for believing in religion, as they are in many schools.

Answer 4

I don't want religion to be taught in schools. I just want them to teach that evolution is a theory, because it is. By the way according to the science dept for the State of CA, creation is a theory. So you are saying that they should be educated about every single theory known to man. hummmm

People believe differently. I don't want religion taught in schools. They should teach the theory of evolution. But call it what it is. I also don't want kindergartners taking sex education. I suppose you want that taught too?

A little angry are we?

Answer 5

Well, I think they should teach both. You believe that evolution is more profound, I believe creation is more profound. Both, according to different humans, are theory. For you, creation doesn't qualify as theory, the other side can say the same. I believe that there are portions of evolution that are actually in harmony with creation. I have faith that my son knows what I know as truth so it doesn't bother me that evolution is taught. He does have the ability to make his own choice. I am not insecure about it. Wish everyone could say that.

Answer 6

Not all theists want religion taught in school. I'm a Christian, and I do NOT want religion taught in school. Morals and ethics, yes, religion NO.
And no, I don't want to outlaw teaching evolution either.

I agree with you, though, that we need to allow our children to make up their own minds. That's why I'll allow my children to learn about evolution at school, and I'll teach them religion at home, where it belongs.

But don't you think it's unfair to assume that EVERY child will learn about religion at home? And if they're not learning about religion at home, and they're not being encouraged to CONTINUE learning, but they're being taught only evolution at school, aren't they STILL being "indoctrinated?" It goes both ways.

Answer 7

Christianity has never been big on reason and free thinking. Anyone who says otherwise is showing how brainwashed they are by ignoring the Dark Ages, the Inquisition, and the Crusades.

Answer 8

Well said. Yes, we should bring up our children to make their own decisions instead of attempting to brainwash them from birth.

Religion has no place in schools.

Answer 9

Why do atheists want endless "theories" and educated-guesses taught in schools? Teaching highly-opinionated theories aren't teaching "facts".

Answer 10

People have plenty of opportunities to learn about religion without it being forced upon them in school. People need to make up their own minds about religion, faith, etc.