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https://www.foxnews.com/faith-value...hing-bible-literacy-classes-in-public-schools
It seems that several states are going to offer so called bible literacy in their public schools. They say because it is not a required, it does not create a problem with the separation of church and state. I wonder what would happen if someone pushed for teaching Koran literacy in these same states? I do not think this is a good idea. First, I am a Catholic and a church trustee so I have no problem with religion. If you want to teach your religion at church or school, that is fine with me and a good idea. To teach it as a course in our public schools and have those teaching it paid by tax payers to me makes it a state sponsored religion even if it is not a mandatory class. I know the evangelicals want to make Christianity the US religion, but that violates everything our forefathers fought against and a major reason many of them came to this country in the first place. So do you think that this is a good idea? Another thought, which version of the bible?
"Bible literacy" doesn't sit right with me. Comparative religion sits just fine, provided it's taught non-dogmatically and non-judgmentally.
When has that ever happened in circumstances like these
What exactly are "circumstances like these?"
Christian groups getting this stuff into school
"Bible literacy" doesn't sit right with me. Comparative religion sits just fine, provided it's taught non-dogmatically and non-judgmentally.
When has that ever happened in circumstances like these
What exactly are "circumstances like these?"
Christian groups getting this stuff into school
https://www.foxnews.com/faith-value...hing-bible-literacy-classes-in-public-schools
It seems that several states are going to offer so called bible literacy in their public schools. They say because it is not a required, it does not create a problem with the separation of church and state. I wonder what would happen if someone pushed for teaching Koran literacy in these same states? I do not think this is a good idea. First, I am a Catholic and a church trustee so I have no problem with religion. If you want to teach your religion at church or school, that is fine with me and a good idea. To teach it as a course in our public schools and have those teaching it paid by tax payers to me makes it a state sponsored religion even if it is not a mandatory class. I know the evangelicals want to make Christianity the US religion, but that violates everything our forefathers fought against and a major reason many of them came to this country in the first place. So do you think that this is a good idea? Another thought, which version of the bible?
I actually wanted my kids to learn about religions - all religions - in school. But for the historical value, not from a religious perspective.
How can you fully understand 9/11 if you don't understand Muslim teachings? How can you understand why this country was founded if you don't understand what happened in 17th century England? and so on
Pastafarianism strangely absent from the books.
Only in basic terms to provide an understanding of religion’s role in world events.So do you think that this is a good idea?
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