tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674373.post5374070478104237234..comments2023-11-02T04:30:03.841-07:00Comments on Maryann Miller's - It's Not All Gravy: Separation of Church and StateMaryannwriteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674373.post-62022077986297578642010-03-21T17:02:13.485-07:002010-03-21T17:02:13.485-07:00Thanks for your comments, Old Guy Rambling.Thanks for your comments, Old Guy Rambling.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674373.post-1706716538303020402010-03-20T13:34:18.439-07:002010-03-20T13:34:18.439-07:00Nice post—very thought provoking
Teaching about r...Nice post—very thought provoking<br /><br />Teaching about religion has been controversial for many years. (Since the Scoops Monkey Trial –The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes in 1925) I have always taken the approach that both sides should be presented in the two areas people have the greatest passion for, war and religion. We live in an age were all too often personal agenda/beliefs are taught instead of facts. Teaching is all about getting students to think and learn and make their own decisions. I have taught for forty years, talk about religion when it comes up—always try to present all sides/beliefs. Have never had a parent or student tell me I was unfair or pushing my agenda. By the way in my state (Wyoming) local boards, schools and teachers still choose their own text books and curriculum. The Equality State full of Cowboys—we have to do it our way.Neil A. Waringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806771906152936599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674373.post-56803943926332746762010-03-19T18:58:56.711-07:002010-03-19T18:58:56.711-07:00Interesting article, Paul. Thanks for sharing the ...Interesting article, Paul. Thanks for sharing the link. I hope everyone takes a moment to go check it out.<br /><br />When it comes to teaching about the founding of America on Judeo/Christian beliefs, it is not promoting religion. Just presenting the facts of history.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674373.post-36763230152483558562010-03-19T15:50:12.018-07:002010-03-19T15:50:12.018-07:00I agree with Jesse. If you teach in school Christi...I agree with Jesse. If you teach in school Christianity, then teach the Muslim beliefs, Jewish beliefs, Buddhism, Wicca, Hinduism, Druidism, and on and on.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674373.post-2161992691491615042010-03-19T14:46:56.763-07:002010-03-19T14:46:56.763-07:00Here is an interesting article on the history of t...Here is an interesting article on the history of the phrase "separation of church and state". <br /><br />http://www.allabouthistory.org/separation-of-church-and-state.htm<br /><br />Even though today most would agree that government entities do not need to take any action to promote one religion over another, the US was founded on Christian beliefs and the federal government permeates with examples as found in the article above.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101687570729641844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674373.post-72252518041284844922010-03-19T13:55:27.024-07:002010-03-19T13:55:27.024-07:00I agree, Jesse. Exposure to the facts about all re...I agree, Jesse. Exposure to the facts about all religions would be an asset to education. Just think of the broad world view kids could have.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674373.post-80860639087905725692010-03-19T12:26:39.375-07:002010-03-19T12:26:39.375-07:00I have no problem with religion in the schools--as...I have no problem with religion in the schools--as long as it's a comprehensive study of religion in general, not a reason to trumpet any one religion in specific. If you're going to discuss Judeo-Christianity, you need to study Hindu, Tao, Pagan, Native American, Voudun, Santeria, etc. If they're going to teach Creationism as part of the curriculum, it must be from a great many religions viewpoints. Otherwise, they're espousing and promoting one religion which is definitely against the 2nd Amendment.JVRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467257065784931223noreply@blogger.com