About the study that concluded that parents and TEACHERS agree that children from religious families have better : Self-Control , Social Skills , And Better Approaches to Learning. . . . than kids with non-religious behavior !!
No surprise for me , but I'm sure this will rile the non-religious and I surely expect answers that'll do everything they can to discredit this study .. .. Ahhh the definition and epitome of denial .
2007-04-25 08:08:10 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Brian2412 - Won't rile or deny huh ? Look immediately below your answer !!
2007-04-25 08:15:08 · update #1
Geesh . 2 quick points . I never said 'all' liberals . And another epitome of denial is watching some of you claim that there's no reason to address this to Liberals . Sigh. . . be a liberal all you want, but to deny that Liberals are less likely to believe in God is crazy . Then on the other hand, we see liberals claiming and blaming the religious right/Conservative Republicans for being Christian in the first place . Ooooooh, God is surely coming soon when it gets this bad !
2007-04-25 08:20:39 · update #2
Hey Geniuses , it's not 'my study' . I asked what Liberals thought of Yahoo's News Story . Ya know what, this is just like a 2nd grade classroom . INSOLENCE ABOUNDING .
2007-04-25 08:24:00 · update #3
How many of you were too riled to read the entire question and it's notes ?
I realize there are lib and con religious and non-religious people . But to deny what we read on here everyday is. . . well, uncivilized and just plain blind . Again , I'm not blaming anyone , but when's the last time you saw a liberal movement to bring prayer to schools . It makes perfect sense , especially when you have the results right in front of you . Results of both the study and our current criminal problem here in America . Will people do just about anything to not give God credit for anything ?
2007-04-25 09:04:20 · update #4
Funny you should pose this question today. Coincidentally, I was having a chat with my boss as we talked about some of the idiotic policies in effect at our workplace.
As we vented our frustrations, I offered this example:
• Many public schools will facilitate a girl getting an abortion WITHOUT her parents' consent or knowledge, but if you should need an aspirin, forget it.
• Evolution? Fine! Creationism? Out of the question!
My sarcasm will not encourage any converts, I'm sure. But one only needs to marvel at the success of Marva Collins to know that expectations and requirements yield results; permissiveness breeds diminished performance.
If someone is serious about this topic, search in Yahoo or Google for "marva collins" and read about the enormous success of her schooling techniques with the most disadvantaged students in one of America's worst communities.
If the reading is too hard, rent the movie "Lean on Me" and have your spirits lifted. Joe Clark did more with a megaphone, baseball bat, and a lot of love than billions of education dollars could ever accomplish; money is not the answer.
As always, thanks for a great question, Earnest T.
2007-04-25 11:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am conservative but I wouldn't think this would bother or even surprise anybody. Religion teaches morals and right from wrong. I would think children brought up in a home that teaches these ideals would have less problems. My question is, why do we as citizens continue to attack each other based on political ideology? Why are we not talking and working out our differences like adults? You read tons of posts on this site, from both sides, that are divisive. If we want to move forward as a nation we need to work together, we need to compromise and come up with solutions that make sense. I disagree with a lot of far left ideas and ideals but that doesn't mean their voice shouldn't be heard. We are watching our country follow the same path as the Roman Empire. And just like the Romans, we are too busy fighting amongst ourselves for power to stop the fall. Only the people can change this.
2007-04-25 08:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by matt b 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Haven't read it yet; perhaps you'd be so kind as to email me the link.
Knowing what I do about both public and parochial education, I'm not really surprised that what you're saying has SOME truth to it, but what does it really mean, Earnest?
What does that mean "religious families?"
Hey, MY family was "religious;" that's a pretty vague term, isn't it?
My folks never beat us over the head with scripture; they taught by EXAMPLE.
They loved each other and showed compassion for others (friends AND strangers) who were in situations of need.
As far as I'm concerned, my parents taught us Christian morals and I passed those on to my son, and he to his son.
How we VOTE is an entirely different matter, and just because people vote Democratic does NOT MEAN that they lack morals.
C'mon, pal...let's not try to pass of specious logic here, please.
You don't have to be an ultra-conservative Protestant or Baptist to have decent morals.
So...get off it, eh.
2007-04-25 08:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can't stop Santa from saying Ho Ho Ho he has rights and rest assured Santa won't go down without a fight
2016-04-01 06:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't like we didn't know of this already, and I think a lot of the libs miss the point. It's not specific religions, it's all about a belief in God. It's a grounding influence. The beginning of the end began when American Atheists was founded as the result of the famous Supreme Court case which helped to end prayer and bible recitation in public schools. Initiated by the founder of the organization, Madalyn Murray O’Hair, this famous suit is a part of a long tradition in the legal battle for separation of state and church. If it weren't for prayer in school, I might not have graduated.
2007-04-25 08:40:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. Liberal doesn't necessarily mean non-religious.
2. You are pretty judgmental for a supposed religious man.
3. If you read the full report, it left a lot of unanswered questions.
4. Religious children are terrified of being punished by God. Not really a great way to live.
5. More people have died in the name of God than for all other reasons combined.
6. One study does not a fact make. One study, by a southern institution, certainly does not a fact make.
"...not give God credit for anything..." See #5 above
2007-04-25 08:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by capu 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Santa!!
That didn't surprise me at all when I read it. I don't understand why you consider it to be a bombshell story. You learn self control and listening skills in Church and Sunday School/Bible study. We were held to a stricter discipline than allowed in public schools.
Do you think you could talk a non-religious person into strapping on a bomb vest?
Now that it discipline and Religious learning. Just not the kind I approve of.
2007-04-25 08:28:01 · answer #7 · answered by Think 1st 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is, of course, hardly a shocker. It stands to reason that behavior will be better when a child comes from a climate where the Golden Rule is, in fact, a rule, rather than a simple recommendation.
Obviously, the Constitution forbids the establishment of a religion, but studies like this one begrudgingly suggests to the liberals who oppose it that behavior in schools might be better if, in fact, faith in general weren't so unwelcome there.
2007-04-25 08:58:00 · answer #8 · answered by Whootziedude 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is news? Religion is a tool that makes teaching self-control, social skills etc easier. Since 90% of Americans identify with one religion or another it would seem that, for the most part, Americans should be pretty good people.
No matter what religion believes in the basic decency of human existance is a foundation upon which children, and adults, are taught how to treat one another and how to do things in general. It has been that way for eons. Those who have no religious beliefs follow suit because they mimic that which is popular in the society.
Your very beginning gives the impression that unless one is a fundie they have no religion at all. Hopefully that impression is not true. It would be a terrible shame to have a minority group with such influence.
2007-04-25 08:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Raised Catholic,.... Probably explains my more liberal views. I know many Liberals who are more spiritual than those showing up for mass every single Sunday, w/o missing a beat.
Sure, you're going to rile some liberals with your question. After all, wasn't that your intent when posting? Seems like it to me.
2007-04-25 08:56:22 · answer #10 · answered by T S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋