Would The Bible Fundamentalist Christians Be Willing To Compromise With A Comparative Religion Class?

Question

Even though you are not the majority of Christians, (most are not bible literalists and believe in God AND also that evolution is valid biological/earth scientific study),

I do believe that a public school must facilitate everyone if possible.

So what do you say about a compromise that teaches science in science class i.e. evolution, specialization, ecology etc.

However another class can be formed to teach all about theological arguments and religion and kids can learn about the various creation stories from different faiths around the world etc.

In Europe, which has a better education system than we have in America, kids at High School level have comparative religion and philosophy classes.

What do you say to that? Religious views and arguements will be aired and in the RIGHT setting and appropriate place for it.

Surely there can be better solution right?

If not even this satisfies you, can you give a reason why.

Answer 1

I am a Christian and I strongly believe there should be a comparative religion class offered in high school. I think it is important to learn about all the differrent religions and ideas in order to make an edcated decision.

Answer 2

I don't believe a Public school must or even can facilitate every one.

Ideally it should be purely academic. Leave social issues and agendas out of the classroom. Teaching science? A brief discussion acknowledging that it's a hot topic, but this is the data used to come to these conclusions. Leave the prosthetylizing out...on both sides. Christians, take the time to educate yourselves and step up through the church to "counter" any contradictory theories. OR put your kid in a Christian school.

I'm a Christian who happens to believe science and creation go hand in hand. I'm also a public school employee who sees one of the biggest problem in schools is the fight over social agendas.

Instead of teaching my 7th grade daughter how to place a condom on a banana, how about teaching her to read well enough to follow the clear directions (they even draw you a picture) enclosed with the condom in its packaging?

Answer 3

My mom would agree. I don't know about some of my aunts and uncles though. There is (or at least was) a big anti-mulitcultural thing going on, too, in the more conservative churches and Christian schools a few years back.

Answer 4

I wouldn't have a problem with that, and I don't think most fundies would either.
I think you would get more resistance from the ACLU. They can be more extreme than the most extreme fundamentalist.

Answer 5

Sure as long as we can teach evolution in church.

Answer 6

The solution is the abolishment of public schools, which are unconstitutional.
I raise my kids my way, you raise your kids your way. If we stay out of each other's business, all will be fine.

Answer 7

To compromise with evil is to become evil. To compromise with death is to become dead. To compromise with Islam is to submit to allah. To compromise the truth is to believe a lie.

Answer 8

As long as evolution is NOT taught as fact.........