should religion be dropped from school?

Question

as religion is a true test of faith it would be true to say that people who believe in religion believe with their whole heart.
As there are so many religions and this is such a multi cultural world now, is it wise to teach different religion to people who already believe with their heart that theirs is the right religion.Is teaching mixed religions to different cultures in one class not going to conflict in any way?

Answer 1

that is how it is taught in my childrens school along with why people would choose Atheism along with ethics and morals
and it works just fine
the children are very tolerant and respectful of others beliefs
and learn alot about the world around them

so I would say either teach all or none

Answer 2

I don't believe taking a college (which is what you'd have to do to learn about the many different religions) course will have an effect on ones beliefs. Psychologically, one doesn't quite instill a belief system until their early 30s anyway. I don't believe there needs to be a religion course available to elementary, middle, or high school students. Until the person is 18, imo it's the parent's decision how they want their child to learn about spirituality.
However, a good o'l culture/ethics class would be good, in order to teach kids respect, and to learn about different civilizations etc.

Answer 3

It has already happened, and it is the biggest mistake that our country has ever made. All other mistakes pale by comparison to kicking references to God out of school, no matter what we conceive Him to be.

Most religious bigotry would end if students learned about others' religions, and were expected to respect others' beliefs.

Unfortunately, the state-sponsored religions of Humanism and Atheism have begun a self-righteous puritanical-style purge of all references to any belief system besides their own. Just like the Inquisitors of the Dark and Middle Ages, all deviation from the accepted religion of the day is declared madness or evil and is dealt with in the harshest manner legally allowed.

Answer 4

Yes -- it is called Separation of Church and State

I am not Christian, but I respect the people that are. My daughter, also not a Christian, was expelled from a Public High School because she refused to say the line "one nation under God" during the pledge of allegiance.

I do not force others to practice my religious beliefs and I expect the same respect in return.

In my opinion, if a school wants to teach religion classes then it should be optional and students should not be forced to attend.

Answer 5

I think it's a good idea to teach everyone about a variety of religions. It promotes intelligent discussion between people of different faiths, and it enables us to see why other people do and say the things they do from a religious point of view. If you know exactly what someone else believes, it's easier to relate to them.

Answer 6

It was! when prayer was dropped---and morals, respect, and society has been declining every since.


Additional comment added: I do not agree with way child was punished for not saying pledge at school. Several children do not say pledge where I teach, I have respect for every view. My children just remain seated during pledge. I do teach tolerance and respect. I think that mother could take action against school.

Answer 7

No. Comparative religion classes raise awareness that all religions are human and not divine in origin, and have inherited teachings from earlier ones.

Plus, religion plays a key role in world history.

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Answer 8

Religion should never have been in schools in the first place. Religion is an extremely subjective and divisive thing as well as something that's based entirely on faith and not fact. It has no business in a place of learning.

Answer 9

I don't believe in religion in the school (unless your in a special school like, catholic school.ect) But I do believe they should bring back the pledge of allegiance, no matter if it has Gods name in it , you all have no problem getting and spending the money that has the word "In God We Trust" So don't be hippocrates, when it come to "The Pledge of Allegiance.

Answer 10

Yes. Either that, or religious studies should treat all faiths equally, and have more a "comparative religion" sort of thing. And you don't just get one person to teach it either. You invite a representative from each faith to come and talk about it.