It is compulsory in the UK. I used to think this was wrong but so much of our society and history is based on this that some rudimentary knowledge is essential

Only the true one

Not at all. Completely violates separation of church/state

As literature, maybe. As sociology, maybe. As history, sure, because religions have been the causes of many wars and slaughters and genocides.

ABSOLUTELY NOT !!!..... the brain of a child is fragile enough without filling it with mythical fraudulent bullshit,,,,,,,,,,..and attempting to pollute the childs brain into believing such nonsense.

As what it is, Mythology.

I think religion is so imbeded in the culture that a class on Comparative Religions, World Religions, or Literacy of Religions needs to be taught. Look at all the religions of the world, compare and contrast. We need to be aware of all belief systems to respect all other peoples and so we can make informed critical decisions. Just like learning freaking Algebra. I sat through Algebra more than once and it never changed what I believed.

As fictional literature sort of like hans christian andersen

Religion is an important part of human history and culture. Students should absolutely have a basic understanding of the history and beliefs of major world religions. I'm obviously not saying schools should advocate for any religion or teach any religion as truth, but a well-rounded education certainly cannot ignore religion.

Yes, teach world religions. Teach how they were created and how they were spread. I feel having a general knowledge of religion is avantatious in our society.

All religions should be taught so children can be educated and also gain important lessons and advice from them. When a school will only teach one religion, thats when problems arise...

Only as a study of different cultures around the world, or as a factor in historical events.

Critical thinking should be taught in schools, perhaps with exercises of "find the logical inconsistency" with church teachings. I'd support that kind of teaching aspects of religion lol.

It should be a part of Social Studies and should definately include a critique. Watch the religiousity scream at the suggestion of this.

Not as a fact, but in history and social studies. And all religions should be addressed. They are a part of our social reality.

NO religions should be taught in schools.

Religion accounts for a large amount of history on all coninents, to be well versed in as much history and religious knowledge from all faiths is a massive when it comes to understanding the Human race today . I think it is a good thing to at least outline as many faiths as possible and there are many, all making gerat claims for themselves, Knowledge is power and when you look at people like the late Christopher Hitchins when he debated Theologians of all faiths he outgunned them from every angle, generally knew more about their faith than they did, Richard Dawkins is another unbeatable religion dabating scholar. Like I said "KNOWLEDGE is power !"

No

Students should definitely be taught about the world's major religions as they have influenced so much in terms of history, politics, art and literature. Sadly religion still plays a major part in many people's lives and as long as it still has an influence we need to understand as much about religion as possible.

What I do think needs to be abolished is the law requiring a daily act if religious worship in UK schools.

We learnt about Religions, I did a project on Rastafarianism as we all got to pick one to present on. It was fun and educational.

Yes, in a class called, "Comparative Myths of the World."

It should be taught where it belongs, within the specific religions’ established place of worship. Having said that, I have no problem with educating adults in college about the religions of the world. In fact, I think it is important to a well-rounded education.

Only if it was all religions. I have some doubt how some would teach those religions other than theirs.

... and history, as examples of what not to do

Comparative Religion, one of my college courses, I learned a lot from that. But the trend seems to teach christianity, so my answer is NO.