Where in school should religion be placed at?

Question

If at all for one thing. But which subject category should it be in? Under mythology and folkglore? I understand it being taught as general knowledge but I hate seeing it be shoved on people/children as if you have to be religious. Whether or not you are planning on being an Athiest or an xtian (shorthand for christian) religion should be mentioned, not forced upon.

Answer 1

Btw, there are more choices than Atheist and Xian.

Religion is in school? Unless it's parrochial school, what school are you talking about? Certainly it's not in public school.

In public schools, as long as people uphold the separation of church and state, then religion can be organized by students as an extra-curricular activity. If it's taught in classes, then it should be an elective, simply called "World Religions." Since there are many religions in existence, these classes should teach about several of the world's major religions, and not just about Christianity.

In parrochial schools, there are religion classes and these are part of the normal curriculum.

Answer 2

At the back yard until year 9.

If school wants to have Religion as a class, pls not between 9am to 3pm. or put it such it's not a compulsory .

Better as an extra curricullum, and by choice ( whether parent's or the child itself).
Later it can be as Theology .

It does not mean people should not be religious, I am not a slightest (of anything) against religion.

Teaching manners or good conduct, by all means even since kinder garten, but dont scared children by : Because God say this and that.
Not for the sake of God anyway.

For the sake of having good manners and good conduct is more than enough.
Dont make God looks like monster or even the opposite when at the same time their little brain cant "chew" but has to "swallow in raw", Poor kids. It's not healthy.

Maybe hundreds years ago, when feodalism or kingdom is still popular and accepted, scaring the poors and the orphans so they didnt rebel and kept them poor was the intention, fine for the rulers.

NOT NOW!
"The old God" is gone. The Real God reveal in a much sophisticated way.
Iam not Atheist, and I am not surprised why some people become Atheist , I would too if I were them.

Answer 3

Forewarning: I am a firm believer in Christ the Messiah, but I'm going to try to make this as unbiased as possible.

In my opinion, religion should be taught in history. I believe that all religions that played a major role in history (Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, etc...) should be taught. The basic principles and beliefs of each religion should be explained so that the students may have a better understanding of each religious group's motives. The religion itself shouldn't be "forced" on anyone. Make sense?

I know that in the World History class I just took in school, we were taught all of these religions, and I can now say that I have a basic understanding of each. In no way, did I ever think my teacher tried to force a certain religion on us. She didn't even tell us hers (although I'm pretty sure she's Buddhist). If the teacher's any good, (s)he can explain a religion without preaching it.

Answer 4

It should be taught the various religions in general in history class, the different beliefs of the different peoples that have come before us, let the Greek pantheon have their place, as well as Jesus in his. Other than that there can be Literacy class, as in, I read part of the Bible as a book, nothing holy, just a book. But strange as how we didn't read any other sort of religious texts...so then we should also read the Qu-ran, Torah, and various other religious texts throughout the ages..but the teacher didn't shove it down our throats, she talked about the Bible as a history piece, and of a literacy piece, which it is. And for the more faith-based application of anything, your place of worship is the best place to keep your religion at, but there is a moment of silence to pray to whatever God you want, or just to be quiet...THAT is (at school) religion should belong, within each and every person, to be kept private, or to be talked about but NOT preached or forced upon...

Answer 5

I think that it should be placed as HISTORY,,,and do truthfully studies,,,,like origins of each religion and what they believe and do. There shouldn't be BIASED religion taught, but it could be done as history and even geography. I think it should be done so our next generations could appreciate and understand and respect other religious beliefs. They should learn the truth of the Crusades, and so forth, not just leave it as a "good christian thing". Because it wasn't. Crusades were just an example...not that I am picking on anything in particular.

Answer 6

Well, public schools teach a theory as a fact, don't they? And today they teach that being homosexual is cool and righteous.
Christian history should be taught as Christian history, since we use the Christian calender, celebrate Christian holidays, etc.

Btw, Public schools are not the State, as many want them to be classified. They are all locally owned and operated. The NEA should butt out of what will be taught at the local level.

Answer 7

In a world religions class, that is an optional elective. The kind of course that teaches students about different religions throughout history and around the world. It is not designed to make any one believe in anything, it allows students to study religion as an observer, not as a believer.

Answer 8

Separation of church and state is in the constitution. Public schools are run by the state, therefore religion should not be taught there. It's as simple as that. If you want your kids to learn religion at their school, enroll them in a private religious-affiliated academy. There are too many religions out there to be taught in a public school. If you include one, you have to include them all, and to me that's just a massive waste of time. I don't think it's bad if there are after-school clubs that are for religious students but there is no way that public schools should have any religion classes.
It is completely unconstitutional.

Sincerely,
the Atheist

Answer 9

I would place religion under History or Literature. Religion should be an option in school, not forced upon.

Answer 10

Personally I dont feel that religion should have any place in schools. America atleast is supposed to have seperation of church and state. this is to make sure that the church does not have power over politics. I dont have a problem with some schools allowing students to go to seminary but feel that they should allow for all religions to have a building near the school in order for all religions to be represented. This has not happened and im sure it will not.