[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Zippy

I don't see any need to teach about the belief systems of others. They should stick to teaching factual stuff. Religion is not fact. Lets be honest, it's fantasy. If children want to learn about certain religions then they can do of their own accord.

But religion is a fact, it exists. What those religions specifically believe in is down to the person whether you believe it or not. And all religions are different.

Learning about the cultural history of other countries very heavily involves religion. It's not about saying "Mrs X down the road believes we'll all live on a cloud when we die, so you must pretend you agree with her". It's another form of learning about the wider world and the differences everyone has.

Very big difference in being taught the Bible like a textbook as if everything is real and being taught about a variety of religions and cultures so you're aware and have knowledge of them.

And if children had a choice of what they wanted to learn then let's face it they'd never be in school.