2007-11-28 07:01:23 · 9 answers · asked by Je Marche Drôle 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I look at it this way. Kids need to learn about everything from algebra to God's love.
Algebra you learn once, and maybe forget parts, but it's easy to brush up. Faith you can sort of get by learning about it every single Sunday, but you learn it best when the exact same thing is repeated to you every day, several times a day.
That's because God is so simple that anyone can understand and get to know Him. But you need weekly -- no -- daily reminders of what you believe in an environment where everyone believes exactly like you do.
It's part of a well-rounded liberal education. :)
2007-11-28 07:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I really don't know. I'm pretty sure that if we had lived near an Episcopal day school, my parents would have sent me, even though my dad was a public school teacher. I think in some cases the education is more individualized because of the smaller classes. Also, they probably wanted me to have the religious training it would have provided. One other reason could be to keep kids away from the "horrible" influence of public school. Of course parochial schools have some of the same problems public schools have. The one here in town has a lot of problems with underage drinking, bullying, and favoritism.
2007-11-28 18:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have ever comitted a sin, it should be apparent to you that God is not the only thing written in our hearts. We are weak, and we often suffer from illusions. The Church teaches us that there are things that we must battle against, which are summed up by "the world, the flesh, and the devil". If God were the only thing in our hearts, we would never sin or suffer from illusion. Yet the world (that desires money and power) the flesh (that desires sensual pleasure) and the devil (who encourages pride and self obession) are things that we are all more or less familiar with. Going to a 'faith school' or to Church helps us to distinguish the false desires from the healthy desire of union with Christ.
2007-11-28 15:17:31 · answer #3 · answered by morkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith comes by hearing God's word.It is really a gift to be able to attend.Being with others builds our faith up and we gain more understanding. and knowledge that can help us in our Love walk with God..
2007-11-28 15:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's written in Aramaic and nobody understands that anymore.
2007-11-28 15:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The law.
Fraudulent animal.
Make note of this user,
twisting Scripture just like Satan.
2007-11-28 15:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe that faith school is necessary. God says if we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us.
2007-11-28 15:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by loveChrist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know... i guess since the tanakh (old testament) says that part of the new covenant is the taught "know god" since all will, that the new covenant isn't here yet!
2007-11-28 15:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the heart can wander.
2007-11-28 15:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by S K 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋