Don't you think in school kids should at least have to study various religions just to not be ignorant?

Question

I mean we have to learn about everything from politics to how to cook .....(in school) shouldn't kids have to at least study the various religions and where they came from as part of history or something? Isn't it obvious this paranoia about not having Christian ANYTHING in school proves there must be something to it? Nobody is afraid of something that isn't real and this just reeks of fear. All the hysteria over how someone might HAVE to look at a Nativity on a lawn and SHUDDER they don't want to see it. Why are you afraid of something you don't believe in? It makes no sense! shouldn't you be more afraid of watcher shirts? Don't most criminals wear them?

Answer 1

Of course not, the schools have done so well since Christianity was removed in 1963 I mean in only 47 or so years, we have gone from 1st in math and science to what 37 or lower? We have gone from 2 school shootings before to over 9000 today, we have gone from a very few teen pregnancy's to 10 of millions, as well as 1,400,000 abortions a year. And who could forget that our teen suicide rate is the highest in the world!!!. So why would you want to bring something so useless as faith back in schools. I say that for the simple fact that these other 'religions' are taught in other parts of the world, and as hard as it is to believe, most of them are even worse off than we are.

Answer 2

Our children need a little less "school" and a lot more learning. There is so much time wasted in our publics schools, espeically when compared to schools in other countries (which go a shorter time, but have no lunch break, school is taken much more seriously).

Honestly, even the old basics, such as shop and home ec., aren't required in high schools any more, I didn't take either. We learned nothing about building, cooking, sewing, childcare, etc. (and I was the top 15% of my class, taking all honor courses).

We aren't challenging our students to their full capacity, parents aren't pushing their children like they need, and teacher are afraid to discipline.

We know less about other cultures than any other educated nation out there. Most students know at least three languages (their native language, English and at least one more) to even be considered competitive. We have people living in the United States who cannot even speak proper English. How are we so rich and so ignorant at the same time, it blows my mind.

I saw a recent clip in which US teens were asked basic question about government, history and geography ("Who is the vice-president?", "Who was the sixteenth president?", "What is the capital of _________ state?"), that sad part was that students from other countries were able to tell us more about the United States than our own citizen-students, whereas, in return, we couldn't even find these other countries on a map.

When we really start educating our children and teens, they become thinking individuals that are capable of learning about many other cultures and beliefs without being "influenced" (what so many people are scare to death of), which will help cultive tolerance, respect and understanding.

Answer 3

That is a good future ideal; however today, would you trust your children in a public school being taught the "religion" or anti-religion of any public school teacher? I would not.

Good news ! The majority of atheists and (far worse) anti-Theists on here have no children of their own. We Christian and Islamic and Hindu and other popular major world religions have far more children. We love them and teach them at home and in home spiritual fellowship groups the living truths of our religions. Thus, in a few short decades or centuries on earth, the world human majority will be believers in our loving Father God and Christians or Islamics ...the race remains to those two, or a blended Chrislam remotely possible.

Another good choice is to put your children in Sunday school in a church close to your Theological and spiritual viewpoints.

The public schools are mostly a mess; and more wise parents are now home-schooling.

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Answer 4

I would agree with you except I know for a fact if they were taught MY religion you would have an aneurysm. Good try though.
I don't care what you put in your yard. I don't care what you put in front of your Church. Home and church is where religion should be. I DO care if you aren't happy with that and insist on plastering it on the town hall, the school, the courthouse. I mean seriously. Enough is enough. Those are place for the PEOPLE. ALL the people. So just keep it generic. It still is promoting good will and cheer. I think that is something everyone can agree with.
And honey they day I am "afraid" of Christianity, I hope the gods smack me upside the head for disappointing them. I don't fear Christianity. I just don't agree with it.

Answer 5

Yes, our kids should be educated about various world religions. As for the "fear" about Christian "ANYTHING" in schools, the only problem with it is that it may be seen as a tacit support of Christianity on the part of the school itself, which is a problem for state facilities. It is a little ludicrous, but if we had crosses and nativity scenes everywhere, religious minorities would feel, well, discriminated against. It is just easier to keep the things off of state property, and prevent frivolous lawsuits...

Answer 6

I don't have a problem with comparative religions being taught in the upper levels of high school but I believe they should be voluntary. After all, most high school students make out their schedules geared to what they want to major in when they go to college. Humanities subjects should not be forced upon those that do not want it.

And at least in my state - Home Ec is an elective not mandatory.

Answer 7

Amen to Brother Don S. Stay with the basic and us parents should do our job at home.

As far as the uproar of the nativity seens the problem they have is condemnation. Christ condems sin. They who sin hate Christ.

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Answer 8

Frankly, those who study and practice religion are the ignorant ones. I am not a religious person, soley for the fact that it is my opinion all are entitled to their beliefs. I know those who have studied/practice various religions, such as Catholic, Christian, Muslim, Jahovas Witness, etc.

Each of them, have the slight opinion that their gods are superiour, thats the ignorance of religion.

Everyone is entitled to believe in whatever they chose, but It should NEVER be forced upon someone.

Answer 9

to an extent I agree with you. Like the Salem witch trials....they are much easier to understand if you understand the religious mindset of the people of the time - along with the historical mindset and possible health issues....

Like Utah for example - you would have a hard time presenting any sense of history without including the religious aspect of it.

Answer 10

I agree! 85% of the people on here are atheist and faith rejecters, and to think, they're actually raising children this way. I'm not saying you have to be a part of an organized religion, but at least educate yourselves before you get on here answering everyones religious questions inaccurately. Everyone is speaking on things they know absolutely nothing about.