Jan-24-2013, 10:17 PM (UTC)
(Jan-24-2013, 01:39 PM (UTC))Albertosaurus Rex Wrote: Teaching about religion in schools is to be done impartially. A teacher is not allowed to favor one religion in atheism in front of his students, but has to teach them what their teachings are and challenge them to work out what to believe for themselves. I'm not saying a theologian couldn't teach this subject, I'm just pointing out what the difference is. Theology is very much "from within". Religious Studies is "from outside".
All so true.

It's scary to have so much power but I think the act of a teacher even simply sharing what they do or don't believe could cause a student to sway one way or the other, with teachers having such influence on their students' lives.
I think it's a very interesting path you've taken, AR, good on you. Based on the many, many discussions I have had even with my own children, I can just imagine the wonderful discussions you will have with your future students!
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