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A new twist to the religious education debate: humanism in schools.
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Religious teachers have long been able to give religious instruction in schools, with students being able to opt-out. Now, the humanists will be able to do the same.
I guess under the present system, this is fair enough. If religious groups are allowed to give classes in schools, then surely humanist groups should be allowed the same.
My preference would be to do away with religious instruction in schools altogether (as well as the classes of the humanist group), and focus on things like maths and science. If students wish for religious instruction... well, I thought that's what Sunday schools are for.
However, given that this isn't happening, I guess I support the humanists in their endeavour.
Thoughts?
There's plenty of pro or anti religious threads, but I'm hoping we can discuss what things we believe are necessary for education, and what are the limitations, benefits or problems of teaching theology or philosophy in schools. (So if you're just sinking the boot in, please think twice).
I'm of the view that these discussions are better held in university, where the exercise has more of a give-and-take nature, as opposed to education in younger years, where it often appears to be an attempt to gain converts.