Its OK now to teach religion in public schools

[Johnny Cupcakes]

(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.

Really, I don't see much of a place for any religious teachings in school regardless of whether it's tagged as mythological or not.  Classrooms are a place to learn and become more educated.  We don't need to appease individual religious groups by letting their mythologies in.

Touching on religion in a historical context is one thing. Having to explain insane creation myths is another.