Would the Christians like it if...?

Question

Would the Christians like it if they start teaching the children at school that there is no God?

Because I heard some people would like to insert religion into educations in school.

Religion and education should be two seperate things,

agree or disagree?

Answer 1

Thought I'm not religious, I think it's only fair that if evolution is taught, creationism and other theories should be mentioned as alternative theories on the origin of life. However, it should be explained only briefly in an unbiased manner, as to let the students know that there are other views on this.

Answer 2

I do not see why they should be teaching these in school.



No matter how good the standards of the school may be, I doubt that Christian parents would allow this.



I'm a Christian (Catholic to be precise) and here in the Philippines, we've got lots of Catholic schools. And Protestant schools.Some Buddhist schools. But never atheist schools.



I disagree with your opinion that religion and education should be two seperate things. Religion talks of morality and it's the best way to explain morality. Students should care for life and things like that otherwise, intelligent students will turn into evil geniuses like the scientists who were responsible for the deaths of many Jews in WW2.



As exaggerating as this may seem, it is possible.

Answer 3

Religion and education like religion and goverment should be separated at all costs.



To invite religion into schools is like inviting religion into politics. It is an open door for the most extreme elements from any religion to mould the next generation in a image that one interest finds acceptable.



This is why parents must take responsibility for thier jobs as parents and teach thier religion (if they so choose) to thier children themselves. Let the schools do thier job, teaching practical skills for life like mathematics and reading writing ability and yes even science.



Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I am a Christian and I agree I think the state and government should be neutral about Christianity in schools. I also feel just as strongly, that you should not teach that there is no God because that would also be one sided.

Answer 5

You had a choice to believe and disbelieve, as for our kids, they should have the same choice. This question really irritates me because our country was founded by Christianity. You tell me, because I come from a family that has many young men and women over seas fighting in a war for our country. A country that gives you the right to freely speak and live in disbelief. Many of our soldiers are fighting in a war and asking for God's help to survive. Yet, you come on this computer and ask about our younger generation, why can't they be taught Atheism?! This country is free because of our men and women over seas. They are fighting for this FREE country, that is supposed to be a country believing in God, so that Atheist have the right to disbelieve in the Lord! You tell a combat unit there is no God, you tell a squadron that just lost soldiers of their own that their isn't a God. I can guarantee you that they would turn away with the most disgusting look on their face. I know many of our men and women has felt God's presence. Isn't it about time you do!?

Answer 6

Evolution is taught in science.



Creationism is taught in Religious studies.



I have no problem with religion being taught in schools (so long as evolution is as well). However, when I was at school, religious studies were just christian studies. It should be all major religions, and even some minor ones. just so people get the full spectrum.

Answer 7

Would the Christians like it if they start teaching the children at school that there is no God?



Umm they are already doing this. Strange, one can mention all sorts of other gods, but there is one name that can not be mentioned..Jesus Christ unless it is in cussing.



And people wonder why there there are school shootings, crime, drugs and all sorts of other evil things in our schools.



Where was GOD when these school shootings happened? He was standing in the shadows...crying..because HE is not welcomed in most places of our society anymore.



There was No room for HIM 2.000 years ago. there is still no room for HIM in most today.

Answer 8

Agree and I am spiritual, raised with Catholic beliefs. But children should also be taught facts as well, and religion in schools will only hinder their growth and ability to think in shades of gray rather than in black and white.

Answer 9

I believe religion should be taught in school but all religions. There should not be any favorites or leaning towards one or the other. This would allow more understanding of different cultures and would help people relate to other ideas.

Answer 10

Religion has nothing to do with getting an education

Answer 11

Religion and education should be kept separate, except in the case of private religious schools or homeschooling.

Answer 12

News Flash: Schools already teach that there is no God.

Answer 13

Agree they should be seperate. If someone wahts to learn about religion, go to church or some kind of temple. School is for education.

Answer 14

SEPARATE!



You can teach ABOUT religion, without teaching religion. I tihnk comparative religion courses are very valuable. But it has to be taught as though it is ABOUT religion. ie about what people BELIEVE, not about what is true or not true.

Answer 15

I'm just glad that I live in a country where teaching religion (or at least, Christian values) is still a must.

Answer 16

I agree that religion and PUBLIC education should be two separate things.

Answer 17

OOOOPSSSS!!! my humblest apologies for mistaking you for a christian on your last question--too many anime avatars on here lately

Answer 18

They already teach that there is no God what are you talking about? Where I live they teach evolution not creation. What state do you live in?

Answer 19

Secular humanism or atheism is a religion of sorts, and that has no place in the schools.



Atheism also has no place being a national religion, as that is in direct violation of the Constitution. Whether or not it is TECHNICALLY a religion per se, is completely besides that point. It is a set of beliefs PROMOTED AS a religion, and that is wrong.

Answer 20

it has no place in school - period!