can we them teach atheism and comparative religion classes in religious schools? I mean if we are giving equal time to all "theories"
2007-10-15 18:02:05 · 15 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If we are to teach creationism in schools, it should be the creation stories from as many religions and cultures as we know. That way, the kids could get a real rounded introduction to the idea and make their own decision. Unfortunately, there are neither enough hours in the school day nor educated experts to teach such a curriculum, so we must narrow it down to those theories that actually have scientifically credibility and verifiable evidence. If you want to learn creationism, go to church or do a little independent study.
2007-10-15 18:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teach creationism in a cultural geography or religious class in public schools, not in science. It has no place in science and I never really understood why any christians think it does.
Religious classes are meant to teach a specific religion, not to teach a general knowledge of all things. School should be including the teachings of what all religions believe because it is a very influential part of life and it does indeed shape how our world functioned and still does. You cant understand the middle east without understanding the basics of Islam because that religion has soo much affect on the region.
2007-10-15 18:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
School is for education, not religious speculation. Publicly funded schools are prohibited from teaching any sort of religion - theory or not.
Colleges offer courses in religious theory and other subjects. If anyone really wants it, finish high school and go to college.
My tax dollars do NOT support religion in anyway, in any form, for any theory.
2007-10-15 18:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about Intelligent Falling (IF) as an alternative to the Theory of Gravitation in Physics classes?
2007-10-15 18:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by qxzqxzqxz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If we're going to teach ID, we should also teach the alternative theory that psychological problems are actually demon possession - as the Bile claims.
2007-10-15 18:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. We should also teach "Intelligent Shapes" instead of the theory of geometry. I mean, how does a triangle know it's supposed to have three sides?
2007-10-15 18:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
christianity isn't a theory on the beginning of life either. Theories require proof. What proof does christianity have to offer?
2007-10-15 21:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
atheism isn't a theory on the beginning of life
2007-10-15 19:42:32 · answer #8 · answered by kenny p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sexual reproduction. The truth must be taught in simplicity. The stork theory only creates a taboo around the sexual reproduction with the result that will only inflame childish curiosity.
2016-05-22 21:48:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evolution did not happen. The world was created in six literal days. This should be taught in both science and religion class, because there is no distinction between scientific truth and religious truth. There is only the truth.
2007-10-15 18:13:14 · answer #10 · answered by unfit_commander 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋