10-17-2015, 10:48 PM
(10-15-2015, 01:26 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: Could be taught similar to a philosophy class.
Kids aren't gonna believe unless it's getting reinforced elsewhere, at home, Friends, etc. so it's not like they are getting indoctrinated in a class.
Daniel Dennett, a figurehead of the so-called "New Atheism" movement, has been calling for exactly this for years. I think I agree. Teaching kids how religions have developed and some of their basic concepts and similarities/differences would be helpful in fostering their critical thinking skills.
I have to say I'm (pleasantly) surprised you're in favor of it, as many of Dennett's right wing opponents have been attacking him over the idea for years, seemingly because they don't want religion being taught unless it's to specifically teach children that it's true.
