Ignorance on my part, but……….

[Heathblue]

Re: Ignorance on my part, but……….

Agreed, however understanding that there is a designer behind all that is obviously designed has nothing to do with religion or indoctrination. In fact teaching children that many of the things they observe and study are not designed would be indoctrination.

I'd be far more worried about climate indoctrination in schools than religion, kids thinking the worlds going to end in 10 years, for the 5th time. Whatever anyone's thoughts on religion at least it teaches peace and love.

[Dorcus]

Re: Ignorance on my part, but……….

Trust me, nobody was told about non believers going to Hell. It was probably referenced in prayers and hymns, but not one person in authority said anything about people who don't believe in a particular god, going to Hell, it really wasn't like that, and it isn't like it now, they wouldn't get away with it for a start. Religious studies taught us (Loosely) about other faiths and religions. Nobody took a blind bit of notice though, and most people who professional to have faith ( certainly the ones I know, are the same, incidentally, I don't believe in God) People generally take the bits out that serve their purpose, matches their character, expectations etc, their faith isn't at the forefront of their minds in my opinion. It's a constant that they use when needed. Not to say that there are extremes out there, although those people are using extremity to suit their own distorted and damaged views on the world. That's how I see it.

It's certainly taught differently in the USA and with chilling effect.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Ignorance on my part, but……….

I'd be far more worried about climate indoctrination in schools than religion, kids thinking the worlds going to end in 10 years, for the 5th time. Whatever anyone's thoughts on religion at least it teaches peace and love.

Not to mention euthanasia if it's anything like the Canada model.

[truthpaste]

Re: Ignorance on my part, but……….

I don't need to be careful with my words at all. Indoctrination is indoctrination and a particular religion shouldn't be foisted upon children at school.
I don't mind what people believe in but subjecting children to a single.religion in an educational environment and teaching them that all other religions are wrong and that their adherents (and non-believers) are consigned to hell is the antithesis of tolerance.
Would you be happy for your child to be indoctrinated with, for example, Islam every day?

Even Church schools teach about many world faiths and have done for many decades, so where have you discovered a school that teaches one faith or religion?