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From:	Millie (75-107-205-203.cust.wildblue.net)
Subject:	It is complicated....
Date:	March 26, 2008 at 10:28 am PST

In Reply to: A complicated social issue posted by Jaq on March 26, 2008 at 9:52 am:

but it is easier to decipher when the whole story is given instead of a blown-out-of-proportion out of context soundbite.

Yes, I want MY beliefs to be taught in schools but then other Christians would have a problem with that. The atheists or other groups wouldn't even have to get involved because we Christians would never agree amongst ourselves what to teach!

My daughter's history went over all of the different religions of the world including their histories and beliefs. It added more to our discussions about what we believe and why. I didn't skip the sections about other religions. That's probably why some kids grow up confused or joining cults - because they weren't taught the whys of what they believe or they weren't taught about others' beliefs at all and when they get into the world, they start hearing other viewpoints and don't know enough about their own religion to know what to do.

The history of religion, which is what her textbook taught, doesn't indoctrinate you to those beliefs at all but it should give a better understanding of what you personally believe and why. If we can't discuss the differences and prove to ourselves and our children why we believe what we do - are we sure ourselves about our own beliefs?

As in most subjects, the parents should be greatly involved in such studies. Or choose to simply opt out or focus only on their own religion which is offered as well.

M.

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