Do you think it's right for schools to educate us on the bible? I just want some opinions, I am personally an Atheist. I know a lot about the bible as I used to be religious. I kind of feel as if my school is trying to force religion amongst our children. I'm ok with my children having their own beliefs whether it be based on what they believe to be true, what the school has taught or what I have taught to them. But I didn't think schools were aloud to teach religion or in force it into daily lessons

[Ruftin]

May I direct you to the following forum : Sanctuary for Spiritual Support - Forums at Psych Central I hope you find the answers you seek!!! Best wishes.

[sabby]

Unfortunately, The Sanctuary is not a place to discuss religion or the bible here. It is for spirituality only. Sorry for any confusion there may have been.

[kim_johnson]

'as it says in the book of Genesis 'god said xxxxx' vs 'god said xxx in the book of genesis'
'as it says in the koran yyyyy'
'as president clinton said zzzzz'

can you hear the difference?

i have no problem with people learning about religion as... sociology. as history. it has played an important role in human society. i have no problem with people learning about religion as... poetry. as a literary work.

i do have a problem with only learning about ONE religion (rather than taking some time to learn about all the major faiths). and i do have a problem with trying to teach people the true and only way, or whatever.

If you study western literature and history, the topic of religion IS going to come up. I can't teach English without discussion/analysis/explanation of the religious history in America and how it influenced writing, particularly through the 1800's. And the constant biblical allusions do require some discussion. That isn't the same as expecting students to adhere to any particular religion. When I study eastern history or literature, I have to do some studying of eastern religions, etc. in order to gain fuller understanding of those texts also. That isn't going to force their beliefs on me either. It is just a set of knowledge that, like it or not, is a vital influence on all aspects of culture.

[FrustratedFiancee]

Originally Posted by kim_johnson

'as it says in the book of Genesis 'god said xxxxx' vs 'god said xxx in the book of genesis'
'as it says in the koran yyyyy'
'as president clinton said zzzzz'

can you hear the difference?

i have no problem with people learning about religion as... sociology. as history. it has played an important role in human society. i have no problem with people learning about religion as... poetry. as a literary work.

i do have a problem with only learning about ONE religion (rather than taking some time to learn about all the major faiths). and i do have a problem with trying to teach people the true and only way, or whatever.

This answer makes a lot of sense to me. There are things we can learn about human cultures by studying religion but studying only 1 religion with the assumption that it is all true is heavily biased and is unlikely to produce any positive results.

[gayleggg]

I don't have a problem with schools teaching religion as long as it is an elective course and not mandatory. I know some colleges that are religious based do require courses in religion, so those might be schools to avoid if you are against the classes.