Quote Originally Posted by Psycho4Bud
I'd rather see the study of all religions than none at all. I thought the purpose of school was to learn about different things and to get socialized with other types of people.

What should we ban from schools next?
Does that ring a bell?
The study of religions and the systematic brainwashing of a society are two different things. Children are taught about different countries and the beliefs and customs practiced there. That is education. The morning Pledge of Allegiance, however, is brainwashing (I'm not against the pledge btw, just making a point). The people who want religion back in the schools do not want education, they want children to be taught that Christianity is the "Truth" and everybody who disagrees will burn in hell. That, is brainwashing.

I'm actually not against teaching about religions in school. I think it is important on a socio-cultural level. I spent a semester studying Eastern Religions(Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, other) and then another semester studying Buddhism specifically. I'm glad I took them and found these classes to be extremely valuable to my understanding of East Asian culture (my minor). I do think, however, that religion shouldn't be taught until at least the high school level, if not left to college. Kids need to be at a point whwre they can understand it is just a belief, not the absolute truth. If parents want their kids brainwashed they can do it at home or send them to Sunday school.
Fengzi Reviewed by Fengzi on . Supreme Court deems "intelligent design" unconstitutional in public schools Perhaps this will be the final nail in the coffin of religious superstition in public schools? I certainly hope so. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4545822.stm http://www.pandasthumb.org/archives/2005/09/waterloo_in_dov.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitzmiller_v._Dover_Area_School_District Rating: 5