Only as a comparative philosophy and history issue. As religion, definitely not.
History and philosophy of religions should definitely be taught.
Religion should not be taught. When an individual grows to a mature person, let them choose to learn if they want.
Assuming you are solely referring to public schools: Yes, but only in the form of a "World Religions" class in which all religions are treated as being equally "probable" (i.e., no emphasis on or favoritism towards one particular religion, more or less in the style of a history class).
I don't think religion should be a mandatory requirement in school and if/when it's taken, it should be an elective focusing on all religions (the theology) aspect, and should be taught by someone well qualified to lead the high school discussions. Your typical teachers aren't going to be able to teach this class because of its highly-politicized nature and their biased views. May be they could treat it like a specialized class but at the first sight the Constitution is being broken, then I would pull the class.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooo! Leave that to religious organizations. Schools have enough problems just teaching basic English, science and math.
It's that simple. Thanks for your very simple but meaningful answer.
There are so many religions out there it would take all day just to get through all the rig ma roll. Also we should be free to believe or not believe.
No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no
did i mention, no!?!
Religion is the antithesis of education.
LOL
as part of the history of humanity but in a secular environment and only in the context of opting out by parents
As part of history, yes indeed
absolutely not. how can you say one is more right than the other and pick it to teach
I think that religious studies should be optional, just the pledge of allegiance or school prayers.
that's right bro
I think there should be a mandatory World Religions class that treats all religions historically, meaning the facts behind why each one exists, when it started, by whom, from what other religion(s) did it plagiarize, etc. These facts have been very important to me in learning how and why humans have created these myths over time and this information also helps me in debating theists and deists. Not religion taught as fact, the facts about religions. All of them.
Very nice suggestion. We need to live as one
I agree. It is fascinating to note that the roots of monotheism, specifically christianity, go back 5000 years or more and shares eerie similarities with ancient Assyrian and other religions.
Not in public schools. As a historical and social construct, talking and/or teaching about what religion means is not taboo, but it should include the damage religion has done to individuals, communities, society and the world in general.
Teach religion the same way they teach world history
Oh heck no...
This reminds me of a story i head from one if the southern state. They handing out religions stuff to children in school.
The satan group did the same this but i believe it was a coloring book. Mostly thinking exercise in it. The christians got upset and wanted the coloring book out and change there dicusisson about handling out religion all together.
They don't care about religion freedom they just want to share there own belief...
I concern this one a win....
Teach religion the same way they teach world history
no
Teach religion the same way they teach world history
no.
Teach religion the same way they teach world history
A non-partisan view of all religions should be taught in schools. Otherwise it's hard to understand history and literature.