2007-06-06 06:10:30 · 30 answers · asked by jerryberry 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't have a problem with a Religious studies class in public schools as long as it is an elective and it is balanced. It can't be biased toward a single religion. It should also teact the time lines of religion, which ones started when and by who. Right or wrong, religions have HELPED to shape the world into what it is today. I think it is only fair that or children have the chance to learn the truth about the religions of the world so they can make better informed choices than our ancesters did.
2007-06-06 06:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by Matt - 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! For reasons below.
A: Separation of church and state. The first amendment decouples religion from government. Public school is a government establishment. Taxpayers vote to elect public shcool board members and pay for the running of the department of education. ' Congress shall make no law repecting an establishment of religion'. This clause makes religion a private matter, and since 'public' shcool is a public matter, it cannot recognize religion in public shcool.
B: IF it could, which religion would the government respect? Yours? What about students from parents who practice Buddism, Islamic, Jewish or other religions. There are hundreds! Can you say confusion? I knew you could.
C: I'm a nonbeleiver, but if any Christians reading this, you better watch it! If in the future you successfully push your religion in the government arena, you can be sure the government will begin to regulate your religion's teachings. If you enjoy the way you worship your God, you DO NOT want your religion anywhere near the government!
Keep your religion were it rightfully and freely belongs--in your heart, in your mind, in your home and in your church.
Amen!
2007-06-06 14:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by Starstuff58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with a "World Religions" course or something of the sort that would teach of many different religions. But I do not believe that any religion should be officially practiced at a public school.
2007-06-06 13:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by Shalabra 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would like to say no, it doesn't belong there. On the other hand, since its been banned, there are increased drive-by shootings, school shootings, etc., so leaving the parents to teach their kids morals apparently isn't working, because they don't seem to be doing it at all. The one thing that came out of school prayer was that kids believed, and it seemed to keep them a bit in line. Now, just more senseless violence. You need to realize though that they never really taught religion in public school, the only thing they really did was have a prayer in the morning, at least that's all we ever had. There were no classes or lessons on it, just a very open, "Dear Lord, Bless this school today" kind of thing and the pledge of allegiance.
2007-06-06 13:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don’t because I believe in a firm separation of Church and state and I do not want my tax dollars promoting any religion. If you are going to have any religion in school then you must have them all and they must not be mandatory. The only time I can see it being acceptable is at a university as a Class in a religious studies course set Otherwise keep it out of all other aspects.
2007-06-06 13:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by John C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that there should be a religious studies course in school. It should be part of the history program. But schools should not encourage a specific religion or have discussion of one religion only in the curriculum. Religion should be discussed as a sociological phenomenon, not as a spiritual thing.
2007-06-06 13:33:58 · answer #6 · answered by Magina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.Religion should be taught in religious schools only.
Religion is non-educational as followers cannot even agree with each other.It only teaches confusion and segregation from people who do not agree with their religion.
2007-06-06 13:17:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i don't care about religion in private schools... but religion has no place in public schools. There's nothing wrong with teaching about the major religions in public schools though - which they do.
2007-06-06 13:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by funaholic 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Although I came up with God in the schools, I think its too late to make any difference in terms of being part of the curriculum.
However, since we have many born-again Christian students and teachers, you could say that religion never left. The light still shines in the darkness.
2007-06-06 13:14:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Religion in school has just become an issue. I find that we should not change tradition just to better suit someone who believes differently, they should not have to change, just adapt. This country will soon be walking on eggshells. its ridiculous. I could see if there was a debate about taking rap music off of television, but god in schools.... honestly people???
2007-06-06 13:16:26 · answer #10 · answered by Enchanted One 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋