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Originally posted by hououinkyouma
reply to post by Unity_99
From my point of view they are only teaching facts about the history of some religion. I don`t see a big problem there, it`s part o history too.
Originally posted by Unity_99I don't teach my kids lies or anything psychopathic.
edit on 29-10-2012 by Unity_99 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by hououinkyouma
While I`m not big fan of Islam or Mohammed they have some historical importance. He changed the middle east and some parts of Asia, unfortunately.
Originally posted by Unity_99
Aside the fact this is going as high as it has to, and I feel like Buffy slaying the demons, this issue is outrageous and never seen before in my life. One thing, that he is going to do,and I'm going to tell them I am enforcing is, on his exam, he will answer anything like that, with (my mother considers this to be an illegal question, not suitable for secular education)
Originally posted by DaTroof
Originally posted by Unity_99
Aside the fact this is going as high as it has to, and I feel like Buffy slaying the demons, this issue is outrageous and never seen before in my life. One thing, that he is going to do,and I'm going to tell them I am enforcing is, on his exam, he will answer anything like that, with (my mother considers this to be an illegal question, not suitable for secular education)
Don't screw with his grades. Just ask him if he feels like the class is suggesting anything. If not, then find something else to do with your time.
Originally posted by TheOtter
It sounds like he is being taught cultural literacy. I bet he will probably read The Iliad or The Odyssey at some point in school. When they teach it, they also teach about the gods and goddesses the Greeks believed in. It doesn't mean they are teaching the kids to believe they exist or that they should be worshipped.