Do you guys think religion should be taught in public schools?

[Voldemin]

Personally I think it's ok, as long they teach all kind of religions and not just one religion like christianity for example, there are many religions not only one.. and teach it more like an theory or something else and not like an fact, because it's not an fact that god exist like it's not an fact that god or someone else not exist. So they should teach it more neutral and objective..

But they should make it to an optional course ( not forced to learn )

What is your opinion to it?
Discuss

 

 

[Otaku]

Isn't it already taught in public schools?

[Delincious]

It is taught here, we learn the historical and cultural side of it

[Qri]

It's already taught here. And yes, I'm glad it's being taught.

[최�민]

No. They have religion schools for that.

 

Not every parents want religion shoved down their children's throats.

And in order for teachers to teach religion.. they too would have to be religious themselves or at least

dedicate a lot of time in order to learn about the history of the certain religion that they'll be teaching.

So again. No. Religion should not be teached in a public school.

[Phosphenes]

We're already taught it in school (Orthodoxy in Romania) but I feel like they shouldn't make us take that class. there are kids of different religions in a lot of school .--.

 

But it really depends on the teacher if it's an useful class or not

[hyoyeon's lines in check]

Only in the ways that it affects history.

[beginning]

It's not taught in public schools here and non catholic schools here, instead they have the subject "Values" which teaches morality and kindness and good manners but more of the non-religious side.

 

Religion is only taught in Religious Schools, and it's their basic requirement. If you didn't have it for the past years and you decided to enroll at the Religious School, they'll make you the things you missed.

[Qri]

No. They have religion schools for that.

 

Not every parents want religion shoved down their children's throats.

And in order for teachers to teach religion.. they too would have to be religious themselves or at least

dedicate a lot of time in order to learn about the history of the certain religion that they'll be teaching.

So again. No. Religion should not be teached in a public school.

The teachers in my school that teach religion are all athiest lol. Religion being taught in school does not mean in any way that religion is being shoved down their throats. It is (or at least in my school it is) a way of understanding different philosophical ideas and cultural beliefs, and it can give us valuable information. As much as some don't want it to be, religion is still a major part of the world's society and I think it's important people understand what religion's all about.

 

I don't know, maybe it's different where you live. Because in the UK, public schools are required to teach about all the major religions in school (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism) and I personally feel that it is a fair system.

[......]

personally no... not for any political reason though...just personally...

 

but if they did, they should teach the history, not the practice....and it should be a theology course, covering as many religions as possible...not just Christianity, or Islam, or Judaism.

[Cloud]

oh LoL...Voldy is here :D

[sofi]

It is taught here and it shouldn't.

[Bored]

The parent should have a choice to whether they want their child to be taught it in public schools. We were given a choice in my school.

[amber oppa]

No. I had my parents write a letter to the school and have me removed from the class when they taught religion at school. I was nine and I made them do it every year until high school. If you want to learn and be a part of a religion, do it when you're an adult or go to a religious school, I'm not learning fantasies made up hundreds/thousands of years ago because some dumb ass old cooks believe some stories written in a book who think I should learn it. I go to school to prepare for adulthood and life (apparently), religion won't be part of my life and has never been, why should it be? Fuck off tbh. Religion creates mindless people imo.

 

However, if it's the cultural significance of religion (or the history like other people have said) then I'd be more open to it, but you can bet that it would never happen and the only religions being taught would be Christianity and Catholicism.

 

So, no. xoxo.

[danny.]

Yes I think it should be (and it is). Where I am from, it is not one religion that is taught also, so it caters to many religious communities within the school as well as the non-religious. Parents can elect that their children not to be taught or have any of those classes, so in place there are study periods/ethics+values lessons instead. I see some hostility regarding it and I don't see why it's there if its not forced.

You should be able to practice what you wish, even if it means not practising any religious belief. Saying that a group of people shouldn't learn about their beliefs and histories to keep things PC is the same as making others learn about a belief against their will. There really should be an option for both, and tbh, even if there wasn't I do not understand why learning about another religion can be so damaging, it is knowledge after all and knowledge breeds tolerance.

[mes]

I wouldnt be particularly fond of it

[mejinki]

There was a religion class once every week in my primary school, but students who's parents did not want them to participate were allowed to sit out. I think it's alright as long as you're not forced to learn it. And as an above poster said, the history/theory should be taught, not the practice.

[ingenting]

Yes. Not the way religion is "taught" in religious schools, but in a neutral way. It should inform the students about all the major religions, tell about the general ideas and how it affects the culture and people's opinions. 

 

Knowing about religion is an important part of understanding the world around us, both societies in a bigger perspective and specific persons. 

 

As long as you're not pushed to believe anything, knowledge is always beneficial.

[akisame]

Yes, I think it should be optional though, and they should inform us on all religions. In my school RS is compulsory, but it is basically just Christian Studies. I do not enjoy it AT ALL.

[Stormborn]

Nope. 

 

Definitely not as a lone subject. It is more than welcome to be taught in history if there is a historical background, or in any other class where it can be integrated in. 

[dyememono]

Personally I think it's ok, as long they teach all kind of religions and not just one religion like christianity for example, there are many religions not only one.. and teach it more like an theory or something else and not like an fact, because it's not an fact that god exist like it's not an fact that god or someone else not exist. So they should teach it more neutral and objective..

But they should make it to an optional course ( not forced to learn )

 

Yes. Not the way religion is "taught" in religious schools, but in a neutral way. It should inform the students about all the major religions, tell about the general ideas and how it affects the culture and people's opinions. 

 

Knowing about religion is an important part of understanding the world around us, both societies in a bigger perspective and specific persons. 

 

As long as you're not pushed to believe anything, knowledge is always beneficial.

 

It is taught here, we learn the historical and cultural side of it

 

I think these three answers (and the bolded parts) pretty much summ up my opinion about the subject.

[иoиo]

no

[Dragonseu]

Yes.

Because most kids are probably brought up in a certain religious atmosphere where they have only knowledge of only one religion so by teaching them about other religions they expand their knowledge therefore when they grow up or when they want to convert for example they at-least have an idea.

[craZee]

I think it's fine. A choice should be given to the students as well.

 

The only religion that was taught in my school was Islamiat. Those who weren't Muslims didn't have to take it, and really nothing was ever shoved down anyone's throat. Honestly it was just like any other class: study the material, take the test and pass (or fail lol.)

[Dandelion Wine]

I'm fine with theology, but being taught as fact, no.