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Turning it around, whatever you believe, religion is a vital force in our society worldwide with many more people professing to have some belief in one or many gods than profess to being atheistic so why would you want to deliberately exclude it from children's education? In fact if you do exclude it are you not de facto imposing a minority agenda (Atheism or at least agnosticism) on them through ignorance? If people are to have true religious freedom (as I believe they should) then they need to know something about the various beliefs just as freedom of political belief requires you to have knowledge of politics.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe reason why school's don't teach religion because the teacher is not there to teach you about religion and why it's because the teacher will be going out of his league to teach the student or students about it.
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∙ 14y ago>> Why don't public schools teach religion?
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Not everyone in the public has the same religion, or a religion at all. There are literally thousands of religions; which to chose? And what of those who choose to reject religion?
Other religions (or religion in general) may be right or wrong, but because there is no legal way to make such a determination, we choose not to include it in schools.
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∙ 7y agoPublic schools should not teach religion. Religious instruction is not a necessary tool in a child's intellectual development. In fact, religious dogma may retard intellectual growth. Think of the many different belief systems that exist in the world today. Many are so fundamentalist that they teach children to disbelieve science and to view it as being on the same level as religious 'belief'. They restrict intellectual growth. The modern world could not function on that level. It is much better to allow a child to learn about the world and then make their own decisions about religion.
Religion should be a private matter and should be taught in the home.
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Should public schools teach kids about god and Jesus?
i think they should, but others disapprove because they may have a different religion, so i think that they should teach about religion in school.
Why is religion not involved in schools?
religion is a central part of many schools, both in the US and across the world. In the US, there are catholic schools and thousands of other faith-based schools. These schools are considered private schools, in the sense that they do not receive public funds. You must pay to attend these schools. they teach normal classes, but in addition, they also teach religion. Public funded schools are strictly forbiden from teaching religion, due to separation of state and church. If the public schools were to teach any religion, that could indicate a government preference for one religion over another, which is undesirable. Government and religion are treated separate, in order to acheive freedom of religion. State sponsored religion should be avoided, because it causes problems, such as civil war and oppression of other religions.
What religions are taught at school?
Well, christianity, hinduism, sikism, and jewism in my school.Answer:Most publicly funded schools do not teach religion. The exceptions are private religion based schools that teach their own faith.
Should you there be camera's in schools?
yes, there should be camera's in schools, it will teach the students how do do photography.
How did humanism shift the focus away from religion and move toward man?
Humanism emphasized human potential, dignity, and achievements, promoting secularism and individualism. It shifted focus towards human reason, experience, and observation rather than reliance on religious doctrine and authority. Humanists sought to cultivate personal development, critical thinking, and the arts, leading to a greater appreciation of human capabilities and accomplishments.
Should schools teach algebra?
Yes
Should teachers teach UFO in schools?
yes , they should !
What religion are Finland schools teaching?
They educate on a lot of religions, they don't teach one single religion as it is not a religious country.
Should schools be allowed to teach scientific theories?
NO
Is creationism taught in Idaho schools?
In Idaho, public schools teach evolution as part of the state science standards. Creationism or intelligent design is not part of the official curriculum in public schools as they are considered religious beliefs rather than scientific theories.
Are there any Montessori schools that teach religion in the Miami, Florida area?
No, Montessori schools do not provide religious teachings. They believe that a child can choose what they want to believe in.
What does you religion teach you?
It depends on the religion, most, not all, teach intolerance to other religions, most have a moral guideline about what should and should not be done. But.. I don't see many christian women sacrificing turtles.
