Its OK now to teach religion in public schools

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(10-14-2015, 12:33 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I would not want the teacher to say it is a myth.  But the definitely need to teach the influence of all religions on culture and history.  

Religion has been one of the most influential powers in the history of mankind.  It has to be discussed and understood.  In order for people to understand why other countries and societies do what they do we have to understand the tenets and influence of their religions.

I agree. I think ALL religions should be taught and done so in a very clinical manner. There's nothing wrong with saying, "This is the [insert religion] religion and these are the tenets of their faith." Try to give equal time to them all, but if you want to dedicate more time to the major ones, that's fine, just don't force anyone to accept any of the beliefs and don't belittle any of the beliefs and everything should be fine (well, SHOULD be, but unfortunately there are idiots of all religious backgrounds that will have a problem).