[Zippy]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

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.

well thats all sounds nice. But not all religions can be covered and certainly not thoroughly or extensively. So best not even go there at all. Its not essential to getting a job or even living life generally.

Meanwhile, kids today can't even spell basic words or string two sentences together in a coherent manner. Less religion, more English.

Children can choose what they study but religion shouldn't be one of the essentials. many are just not interested in it and nor do they need to be.