Texas Lawmaker Wants Bible to Be Used as Textbook in State's Public Schools?
It about time there is nothing wrong with that!!!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933...
If you do not like it tell me why?
If you agree with me tell me why?
This will help the kids!
;-)
2007-04-04 04:25:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Amen, it's about time. You know, the Bible was used as a textbook way back when up until I'm wanting to say the 40's or 50's. Back then, the biggest problem teachers had in the classroom was someone chewing gum. Now, teachers have problems as big as students assaulting them, shooting them, opening fire inside the schools, committing suicide, raping other students, setting fire to their books, etc . . .
After the Bible was taken out of the schools, a slow progression of violence and immorality began to take place. You see how bad things are now-just imagine how much worse they COULD get if it keeps progressing.
2007-04-04 05:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by Evan S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I clicked on the link but got a 'page cannot be found' mssg.
If it was one of many different religious books for a world religion class (and that would be optional) that would be fine. All alone goes against the whole separation of church & state. As far as I can understand, that would be the only religious book used but I don't see why anyone is seriously considering it. How absurd!
If somehow it passed, I'm sure the Koran would be introduced and the Torah. And, whatever books are used in Wicca, Buddhism and Hinduism.
If you think running a country under a state-run religion is a good thing, read your English (as in the UK) history books and take a few weeks 'vacation' in Iraq. Or Iran. Wherever. America was based a lot on Freemasonry and one of the reasons they wanted a new country is so that they could be protected from the church!
2007-04-04 04:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by strpenta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would certainly depend on the course or context. As an Anglo-American whose family has been in the US for centuries, who is not a Christian or a Jew I would take offense if the Bible was taught as factual anything to my children in a public school. The public schools are not the place to promote a religious agenda.
You should read more of the founding father's thoughts on religion. Most were adamant about the importance of separation of church and state they were especially against the state's espousal of anyone religion being more important then another. The faith of many of those individuals could also be argued, many of them being deists rather then traditional Christians. The beauty of the nation that they created was the inherent fluidity that would allow the nation to grow and change with the times, unfortunately to many people cling to the past, religion has no place in our government or schools. I think it is unbelievable that today's world, and a good chunk of the U.S. population, is still so reliant on myths and fantasies that are no more believable then those of the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and other ancient peoples to make them feel safe.
2007-04-04 04:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mac 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing wrong with referencing the bible or having an elective bible course in public schools (as this bill is proposing), but it should never be a compulsory course. I believe VERY strongly in the separation of church and state. No student should feel pressured to study religion. Neither should anyone be exposed to religious indoctrination against their will.
Studying religious subjects is in no way related to how decent or law-abiding a person is.
2007-04-04 04:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by Peter D 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To begin, I do not believe that the Bible was written by God.
I know, however, that it is THE most influential book in history. I fully support a Bible class in public school. I would take it.
I know that any Bible class in Texas will be turned into Sunday School, so I don't know if it should be Bible-only. Teach other religions. I would DEFINITELY take that class.
2007-04-04 04:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by Brundige 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What's wrong with it is *very* simple. There are other religions represented in those schools besides Christianity, and the Bible comes in several versions. All kinds of people pay for those schools. And if you want your kids taught the Bible, you may take them to church and/or do it at home.
Don't get me wrong--I think kids need to understand about Biblical allusions for English literature, why the Pilgrims came here, etc. But this bill is completely unnecessary, unless the goal is to further marginalize non-Christians.
2007-04-04 04:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Link doesn't work.
I'm perfectly OK with the Bible being used as a textbook in a World Religions or Social Studies class.
Otherwise, there is such a thing as private school, home school, or Sunday school. =0)
2007-04-04 04:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
The link isn't working for me.
It depends on what purpose the Bible is being used for. I have no issues with studying it but if it is used in biology class then it's a violation of separation of Church and State.
2007-04-04 04:30:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
As a textbook for what? A course on religions? That's fine. In a history class or science class, it's beyond ludicrous.
You can not teach religious beliefs as facts. It's wrong on several levels, not to mention illegal.
2007-04-04 04:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
As long as the teachers aren't trying to teach the religion and leaving the book as refernce book thats okay by me.
Leave the religous teachings to the ministers who are trained in it.
2007-04-04 04:35:57 · answer #10 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋