because in this fallen earth, not everything that is correct was made legal, and not everything made legal is correct. there is of course, the STANDARD MORAL CODE given by God Himself, but remember even from Moses' time some people just continue to ignore it time & time again.
2007-04-11 09:10:03
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answered by its_not_rocket_surgery 3
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There is some debate on this issue. And as a Christian I am more than willing to debate it.
But the reason we don't teach the Bible in schools is because there is more than one way to teach it. You can teach it as literal truth, subjective truth, Mythology (in its true meaning - the study of how man relates to God ), folklore, history, oral tradition, midrash, and that is just off the top of my head. How do you teach it for Muslims? Do you teach the Koran alongside it? How about for Hindus?
Personally, I think a course in comparative religion should be mandatory at the high school level. It would teach the tradition, literature, and worship practice of any religion you can cram into the semester. Give them a week each (no favoritism). You can even include such anti-religions as the FSM-ers for balance if you think it needs it.
The idea would be to teach respect for ALL religions by eliminating as much FUD (Fear-Uncertainty-doubt) as possible by giving the kids FACTS to bandy about rather than hearsay, rumor and the aforementioned FUD that media spreads through ignorance.
Once we can respect each others beliefs then we can get down to what is important about God...helping people here on Earth as our faith demands.
2007-04-11 16:13:41
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answered by MrDave2176 3
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In Benjamin Franklin's 1749 plan of education for public schools in Pennsylvania, he insisted that schools teach "the excellency of the Christian religion above all others, ancient or modern."
In 1787 when Franklin helped found Benjamin Franklin University, it was dedicated as "a nursery of religion and learning, built on Christ, the Cornerstone."
So from 1749 til 1959 or 60 it was taught in public schools
2007-04-11 16:36:43
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answered by tebone0315 7
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do you know something i don't know? i mean there is a belief that a god exsist but unles you have died recently and spoke to him then came back how do you know for sure? wouldn't that make you like christ? i think you need to reevaluate your question. sure i believe there is a higher power is it the one that christians preach about or the buddist, how about the ones wicca talks about or the egyptians? how do you know they are wrong and you are right? because of a book that has been transalated by man so many times its probably not even 50% accurate anymore. i mean after all have you ever played the game telaphone told one person one thing and it goes around the intire circle and when it gets back to you it is all screwed up? my point exactly. and that is why the bible is not taught in schools.
2007-04-11 16:26:26
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answered by mystic 5
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Which god are you referring to? I believe in a Creator, but not a god that aligns with any one religion. Personally I think everyone should be required to take a religious studies class. The one thing you learn is that religions have more in common, than you think. No matter what, they all teach that you should treat others the way you want to be treated.
2007-04-11 16:14:26
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answered by L J 5
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I'm not sure that "WE" all have the same beliefs. I believe that people should be able to pray in school. Anyone who doesn't want to participate need not. I also think it is fine to have In God We Trust, anywhere we want. If one doesn't like it, don't read it.
Some say that public references to God are offensive, but I find it offensive to waste massive resources to change something that isn't hurting anyone.
Those same resources could be used to help people in need, provide better education, and many other things that are much more beneficial to the general public.
2007-04-11 16:15:37
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answered by Donna K 1
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Because some of don't think that the God we know for sure is the one in the Christian Bible. However, i am all for a comparative religions class in public schools.
2007-04-11 16:07:20
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answered by Anonymous
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Because others know for sure that their gods exist. The only way to be fair is for public schools to remain religiously neutral.
2007-04-11 16:36:02
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answered by Kathy P-W 5
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Not everyone believes in the God of the bible. I am a born again Christian who believes the bible and would never force it on anyone. That's not what God does anyway...we each are given a choice about who He is, who His son is, and if we believe in His word.
2007-04-11 16:07:42
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answered by Esther 7
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Where is your proof that there is really a god? I'm not trying to come down on you, but you have to realize that not everyone believes the same as you. You wouldn't want people passing out Athiest or Agnostic flyers in public schools to your kids now would you?
I'm Agnostic, but my husband is Cristian. My children are being raised Cristian until they are older enough to form their own opinions on whether they want to believe or not. I'm not going to push anything down their throats and I definately will not allow a public school to do so.
2007-04-11 16:11:10
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answered by GeorgiaGurl 3
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Don't we have enough trouble teaching our children to read, write, and think critically without filling their minds with religious drivel? Let the parents and churches do that. I refuse to allow my property tax money to go to ....
*blink*
Oh wait.... are you joking? Did I just waste all this righteous indignation? Shoot.
2007-04-11 16:13:20
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answered by link955 7
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