Would the Christians like it if they start teaching the children at school that there is no God?
Because I heard some people would like to insert religion into educations in school.
Religion and education should be two seperate things,
agree or disagree?
2007-04-25 19:52:48 · 20 answers · asked by Adia Azrael 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The no God thing was just an example of one sidedness, I'm emphasising on Neutrality.
And I've been confused as an Atheist and a Christian quite often ;p
2007-04-25 20:04:20 · update #1
There's a difference between no God and neutrality. Like if they teach there is no God, teachers would say
"There is no God"
but if it's neutral, God would be unmentioned.
2007-04-25 20:05:21 · update #2
Thought I'm not religious, I think it's only fair that if evolution is taught, creationism and other theories should be mentioned as alternative theories on the origin of life. However, it should be explained only briefly in an unbiased manner, as to let the students know that there are other views on this.
2007-04-25 19:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by Pris 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not see why they should be teaching these in school.
No matter how good the standards of the school may be, I doubt that Christian parents would allow this.
I'm a Christian (Catholic to be precise) and here in the Philippines, we've got lots of Catholic schools. And Protestant schools.Some Buddhist schools. But never atheist schools.
I disagree with your opinion that religion and education should be two seperate things. Religion talks of morality and it's the best way to explain morality. Students should care for life and things like that otherwise, intelligent students will turn into evil geniuses like the scientists who were responsible for the deaths of many Jews in WW2.
As exaggerating as this may seem, it is possible.
2007-04-26 03:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by Nichola Salvacce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion and education like religion and goverment should be separated at all costs.
To invite religion into schools is like inviting religion into politics. It is an open door for the most extreme elements from any religion to mould the next generation in a image that one interest finds acceptable.
This is why parents must take responsibility for thier jobs as parents and teach thier religion (if they so choose) to thier children themselves. Let the schools do thier job, teaching practical skills for life like mathematics and reading writing ability and yes even science.
Hope this helps.
2007-04-26 03:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and I agree I think the state and government should be neutral about Christianity in schools. I also feel just as strongly, that you should not teach that there is no God because that would also be one sided.
2007-04-26 02:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by Animal 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You had a choice to believe and disbelieve, as for our kids, they should have the same choice. This question really irritates me because our country was founded by Christianity. You tell me, because I come from a family that has many young men and women over seas fighting in a war for our country. A country that gives you the right to freely speak and live in disbelief. Many of our soldiers are fighting in a war and asking for God's help to survive. Yet, you come on this computer and ask about our younger generation, why can't they be taught Atheism?! This country is free because of our men and women over seas. They are fighting for this FREE country, that is supposed to be a country believing in God, so that Atheist have the right to disbelieve in the Lord! You tell a combat unit there is no God, you tell a squadron that just lost soldiers of their own that their isn't a God. I can guarantee you that they would turn away with the most disgusting look on their face. I know many of our men and women has felt God's presence. Isn't it about time you do!?
2007-04-26 03:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs♥xoC 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Evolution is taught in science.
Creationism is taught in Religious studies.
I have no problem with religion being taught in schools (so long as evolution is as well). However, when I was at school, religious studies were just christian studies. It should be all major religions, and even some minor ones. just so people get the full spectrum.
2007-04-26 03:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by Sarcasma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would the Christians like it if they start teaching the children at school that there is no God?
Umm they are already doing this. Strange, one can mention all sorts of other gods, but there is one name that can not be mentioned..Jesus Christ unless it is in cussing.
And people wonder why there there are school shootings, crime, drugs and all sorts of other evil things in our schools.
Where was GOD when these school shootings happened? He was standing in the shadows...crying..because HE is not welcomed in most places of our society anymore.
There was No room for HIM 2.000 years ago. there is still no room for HIM in most today.
2007-04-26 03:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agree and I am spiritual, raised with Catholic beliefs. But children should also be taught facts as well, and religion in schools will only hinder their growth and ability to think in shades of gray rather than in black and white.
2007-04-26 03:03:09 · answer #8 · answered by Dusk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe religion should be taught in school but all religions. There should not be any favorites or leaning towards one or the other. This would allow more understanding of different cultures and would help people relate to other ideas.
2007-04-26 02:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Johnny C 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Religion has nothing to do with getting an education
2007-04-26 03:07:09 · answer #10 · answered by Screamin' Banshee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋