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Originally Posted by AcGold
As well as the students ability to think critically. Religion is one of the most fascinating subjects to study because it's so complex, historied and full of areas to explore. I agree, it should be taught. The school system completely ignores one of the most influential institutions in the history of man.
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I find this comment interesting. I'm not religious, and this is completely anecdotal, but my discussions with a lot of religious people have led me to believe that they lack critical thinking skills.
They seem very willing to ignore substantial evidence that shows that Earth is more than 6,000 years old, for example.
I would be fine with my child learning history (and including religion in there), but I would be very not fine with her being taught that homosexuality is a sin and that the Earth is only 6000 years old.
However, I would be willing to allow it if they also taught that Jesus rode a Tyrannosaurus.