Originally Posted by
juroara
what does separation of church and state have anything to do with learning about religion at school?
we already learn about religion at school every time we learn about different cultures
how is learning about different religions any more useless than learning about past and extinct cultures? religion still has a historical value, and is a necessary cornerstone in light of how cultures have developed. you can't understand one without the other
if you hate religion so much you are offended learning about it, thats your problem. And seriously, A SAD PROBLEM. Get over it!
I enjoyed learning about the egyptians, the mayans, and the greeks! It would have been nicer however, to learn about these cultures from the most unbiased point of view, not tainted by the white christian. For example.....greek mythology. Clearly white man christian terminology!
Can you imagine how different high school would be, if all students knew about all major religions. Do you realize what an impact that would be on the bible belt? There is nothing illegal about schools teaching religion. But according to the american as I understand it, it has to be unbiased. And teach them all. Even agnosticm, atheisticm. TEACH THEM ALL.
Wouldnt that be best? To learn the truth on how diverse religion actually is? Wouldn't a few bubbles burst?
Do you know how many christians out there, that think hindus are pagans?