The Florida is narrow-minded indeed. How could Christians cope if other religious books were also required reading in such a class? No, they would protest.

I see this as an attempt to proselytize at taxpayer's expense. Of course the , as worded, is unconstitutional.

How about teaching something useful instead? Additional math, sciences or philosophy?

I was already a disbeliever when Ii took two semesters of the History of Religions. ( In the German school system) My father encouraged it because according to his understanding, it would be difficult to study World History without also studying religions. These were elective courses in 10th grade. The material and requirements were quite rigorous, but I did not regret taking the courses.