The concept of allowing it to be practiced by state officials or school principals isn't the issue, it's when said individuals push for it in their respective domains turns into a violation of people's rights to disagree or abstain.
Correct the state cannot endorse any religion nor force anyone to participate at the same time they have no right to prevent the exercise of religion as long as it does not interfere with the function of government operations.
precisely! Public schools can only teach religion by the inclusion of every religious movement, including Scientology, and Satanism.. and also the acknowledgment of atheist beliefs. Having books about religion in the library should be enough. Let’s improve literacy and critical thinking first.
I’m aware of the definition of Atheism. It’s in the word itself. A-means "no”, -theism: Means "belief in one or more deities" It’s a bit pedantic to reject the idea that if one is to teach Theism it’s only logical to teach Atheism as well… especially when based on the minutiae of a definition.
Okay, cool, but genuinely if Scientology gets into schools we’re catastrophically fucked. Unless you know of any Evangelical “The Hole” equivalents there are just publicly known about. Terrifying choice of “religion” but not entirely too far off.
I was only using Scientology and satanism as examples. I don’t think any religion should be “taught” in publicly funded schools. Period. Books in the library of high schools about any religion that someone can choose to read (or not choose to read) should be enough.
But I think under that idea of teaching religion for the sake of human understanding, the two most important religions to teach would be Christianity and Islam. As there is not enough time for the education system to go into all the minor religions and those two are the largest.
Then there are different sects of both religions. I have noticed someone has put their fingers in their ears and blocked the conversation. Some people are fanatical about keeping themselves in their own echo chamber if it does not go along with their own ideas.
I would agree there isn’t time for a deep dive into all religions, but I think people who do not follow the teachings of the Bible or the Koran are going to be frustrated by a course that leaves them out. I think when it concerns publicly funded schools, religious impartiality is crucial.
I think the point of teaching religion in schools should be for the point of increasing human understanding of each other. Religion is a very important thing in a lot of people lives and thus should be taught. I'm aware that is not currently why it is being taught, and there should be change.
Those in charge have their own agenda and apparently hates religion. I did go through my own religious phase learning about different religions and their beliefs. I have since become agnostic but will still listen and understand other beliefs.
Perhaps a class in Theology maybe? A kind of “overview” course which includes examining how different people and cultures express their faith, and the impact of religions on society. A scientific study of religion, which involves describing, comparing, interpreting, and explaining religion.
Yeah, I think that would be a better thing. I'm not sure how other schools do it, but I went to a Catholic school in England. So our religious education was basically just here's the Catholic faith. Which I categorically disagree with. I don't think schools should "have a faith"
I’m not big on one denominational education either, but if it’s a private school (and they don’t get taxpayer dollars) I guess they can teach whatever they want..within the parameters of what’s legal of course (no bomb making schools!😂)
How about this, since we are discussing "spirituality" and essentially magic, the first one that can bring a ghost to the school board meeting to give a TED talk...gets to have their religion in school.
Reiligion is about belief. Belief is supported by freedom. Someone having had a car accident on the 13th of a given month is free to stay home on subsequent 13th dates if convinced that the date was responsible. We need not geach that, only that which is empirically correct and can be validated.
If the schools are federally funded, it makes a murky area for separation of church and state if the school board insists that religion be taught. But which religion? And which sect of which religion? Better off leaving education to the schools and religious instruction to the houses of worship.
Where does it state that in the constitution? What it does state is that we have freedom of religion meaning that the state cannot endorse any religion. As a matter of fact, public buildings used to double as places where religious ceremonies can take place. And still does on military bases.
Trump wants to endorse the Christian religion in high school and make it the defacto faith taught in schools. So yeah you're right that's not how it works but they want to do it anyway.
That is exactly how it works. You are free to practice whatever religion you choose to go with. Practicing your religion doesn't involve trying to enforce religious beliefs or ideals on others, through the government or politics.
Religious freedom isn't a justification for intrusion.
Correct yet you are going to be exposed to ideas you do not believe in take any holiday or special occasion the government celebrates you don't have to believe or celebrate any of them, but you do have to tolerate them. Same goes for religion.
Try again. Nobody cares about religion. When you try to let religion rule, or force others to be involved in your religion, you are out of line.
You fail, try again.
So, you are saying no one cares about holidays and celebrations? I am not referring to letting religion rule, or force others to be involved in religion no more than forcing others to get involved in holidays and celebrations.
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It’s freedom of religion… but only until it’s someone else’s religion other than theirs.
It's not hard to understand
So is having female teachers.
Religion is not a condition of birth.
Religious freedom isn't a justification for intrusion.
You fail, try again.