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But really, if we're afraid of showing children a book containing stories of a man sacrificing his child, how can we teach about WWI or II or even dare to look at the current evens of our own society?
They are not taught to tell children how to live their lives, they are taught to be respected for what they are- breathtaking works of literature.
People here can argue till their blue in the face that America is not a Christian country, but the Christian paradigm is universal in all western cultures. We celebrate Christmas, we celebrate Easter, we celebrate Thanksgiving,
Originally posted by shmick25
People here can argue till their blue in the face that America is not a Christian country, but the Christian paradigm is universal in all western cultures. We celebrate Christmas, we celebrate Easter, we celebrate Thanksgiving,
Yeah, and these traditions are Christian how? It just so happens that the majority of people on earth are uneducated and ignorant of history. Many pagan ceremonies have been embraced by 'Christian' churches.
Yes, children should have the choice of being taught the Bible. This should be in line with freedom of speech.
The bible 'can' still be used as a religious text book, if it is taught in religious studies. If it is used for literature classes, then again, the definition of text book can be used.
Can anyone tell me why it got taken out of the schools anyway?
Originally posted by Slicky1313
The Bible isnt just a religious book, but a recording of history that dates back very far kept record.
fact is, the Bible was taught in US public school not to long ago in the before the 1950's or so when it began to change, and creation was taught in science on how earth came about.
according to the nations forfathers, this nation was under "God" NOT "Allah" NOT "Buddha" and NOT "Satan" but "God",
hence, under this nations principals "God" should be in school,
and the nations laws and everything else were founded under the Bible,
how you cant even say "God" anymore without getting sued up your rear end.
flange gasket
How do you explain that America's founding fathers fled from religous persecution to start a free society if you don't understand the historical religious basis for the persecution in the first place? How do you teach the history of the Inquisition without mentioning religion? How do you elucidate the problems the Masonic founders of America had with the church if you can't explain what the church is?
scat
Putting the Bible in al iterature class I have no problem with
jamuhn
In the Bible, God never intended for Abraham to kill his son, and Abraham never did.
Originally posted by I See You
NO...Religion should not be in school in any way shape or form. It does not belong there. You cannot force religion on people and it needs to be addressed. It is constantly being forced down our throats everywhere you look.