Help Me!!!!?

Question

What is a good reason for religion to be taught in schools?
(Like talking about God and stuff like that.)

OK!!!!
This question is only for the people who believe in God and want religion taught in schools. I don't want a bunch of crap because that will NOT help me!!!!

My point is I want it in public schools. I don't care if it's right or wrong. I think it is right. I am not going to an all girl religion school. It isn't fair for public schools who believe in God.

Answer 1

A good reason is some children don't hear it at home and it gives them the freedom of choice. I think they should teach all religions in school that way a person could make up their mind as to which beliefs they wish to follow.

Answer 2

When I was in school, I learned religions in history class. From how the world was made out of someone's beard [not sure which religion that was] all the way up to other religions like Muslim, Christian, I think some Jewish, and ancient Egyptian. In my history of philosophy class, we had to do stuff that IMO was learning about religion too. It started off with the ancient philosophers, other people, and what they believed. And both classes were pretty cool and interesting.

As far as learning religion for religion's sake, public schools could consider having an optional religion classes, kind of like home economics or shop versus ancient Latin or French or Hebrew. The optional class could count for credits like 2-4 years of another class would. There should be a freedom of speech and choice in schools. If children or their parents do not want the children to go, they can have the option of not participating in that particular type class and choosing another optional class. This could help history, philosophy, archeology, or religion majors out when they go to college to have more choices available.

A good reason is more options for the students and their parents. Another good reason is a more rounded education. And if students don't want to take required classes or required optional classes past a certain number of required years, they can have extra options provided to them and still get a better and well rounded education that will look good for some colleges.
A third reason is to learn the history of where people come from, their culture, and how they came to believe what they believe.

Answer 3

1. Children should have the knowledge to be able to choose whether to believe or not, if they haven't been brought up within a religion.
2. It is a part of all cultures, histories etc., and is connected to many other subjects. For example, why did Communism ban Chrisitianity in USSR and why has it re-emerged there? The Spanish Inquisition etc., etc,
3. The stories told in most religions are often symbolic and can be adapted for modern life..as a guide how to deal with others, difficult situations etc...better than paying the earth for an hour on the psychologists couch!
4. Morality! It's old fashioned nowadays...but it's my opinion that may youngsters would appreciate knowing the boundaries of behaviour, morals etc., and having these ideals to live by.

Answer 4

Religion is a big part of many people's lives. And so, understanding a bit about others' faiths helps us understand them better.

It helps explain much of history. The Pilgrims, Elizabeth I, James I, the state of Israel all have their religious perspectives that help us understand them better.

Other people's myths and stories show you the creativity and diversity of human nature, just as much as literature and art.

In the UK, all children get taught about major world religions until the age of 14. It seems to be an uncontroversial topic here. Hope that helps.
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Answer 5

Education is helping a person to explore the world, and that means having knowledge of various religious beliefs (as well as atheism etc).

Censorship is not in general a healthy thing for a society as it then gets stuck. You get people in policing roles on power trips, hindering creativity and freedom. Medieval Europe was a bit into censorship, as Mohammedan Middle East has been, also communist states abused people's ability to investigate knowledge of the divine - its not a good way for a society to be.

So there is a place for these things. You can make a lot of the more advanced study optional, although it would be good if all kids got a basic education in this area.

Answer 6

With the world going in the direction it is today we should be drawing nearer to God. Religion should be taught in the family first. A teacher can not raise my child because It is my job to raise my children and to teach hem. We have to be careful because what religion would they teach them or what god would they pray to? Don't forget that our children are suppose to learn in school but lately they have been having sex with the teachers and being abused by them!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

There is no good reason that religions should be taught in schools other than as a comparative course where they teach about all religions.

Answer 8

well first you or someone must go to a Christian all girl school, they don't teach religion in public,except for the pledge, even that was controversial,one way or the other we all grew up knowing god was first in are house hold so it was more moral than anything.

Answer 9

A comparative religion course would be very useful in teaching students about diversity and various cultures.

However, it would have to cover many religions neutrally, NOT be a Bible study.

Answer 10

Maybe not religion, but maybe the importance and benefits of teaching the truth about the Bible. it is mis-translated and mis-conceived by many, so I think that will be a good idea.