Tirytory

I don't cherry pick...I just cited them as examples.. And Cheerios are the devils work. I don't watch Fox News so the reference is lost on me I'm afraid

I wonder what the op thinks anyway. I do find it a tad irritating when people post and never return to reply...

sharkus

I tend to like quoting Serendipity from Dogma when this type of thing comes up:
When are you people going to learn? It's not about who's right or wrong. No denomination's nailed it yet, because they're all too self-righteous to realize that it doesn't matter what you have faith in, just that you have faith. Your hearts are in the right place, but your brains gotta to wake up.

dbd33

Of course no one has to watch it (though that's a laugh missed), but not knowing what it represents is like a kid not knowing about Islam, a serious weakness in general knowledge that will inhibit one in conversation. Children need to know about the religions, and politics, that shape the world if they're going to be in with a chance of making sense of their high school classmates; nevermind the world beyond the school gates.

Finding fact based explanations of religions is a challenge though, I found the kids rolling their eyes all the time, "they believe that?" and we were still on the Church of England.

dishwashing

'To do good, refrain from evil, and purify the mind'

'There is no way to peace, peace is the way'

'My religion is kindness'

I do agree that it seems the word religion is closesly related to Christianity, and what you call the Abrahamic religions.

I know a wee lass who is stunning and intelligent and sincere. Here Father is a devout Christian and she attends Christian school, and tells me all about her religion with utmost belief and faith. A part of me feels sorry that such a smart and sincere child has been programmed like this so early on.

dishwashing

And in many cases, no genuine wish to do good.

dishwashing

Only Breath

Not Christian or Jew or Muslim, not Hindu
Buddhist, sufi, or zen. Not any religion

or cultural system. I am not from the East
or the West, not out of the ocean or up

from the ground, not natural or ethereal, not
composed of elements at all. I do not exist,

am not an entity in this world or in the next,
did not descend from Adam and Eve or any

origin story. My place is placeless, a trace
of the traceless. Neither body or soul.

I belong to the beloved, have seen the two
worlds as one and that one call to and know,

first, last, outer, inner, only that
breath breathing human being.

From Essential Rumi
by Coleman Barks

dishwashing

Teaching religion, imo, has two facets. 1.teaching 'of' this and 2. Teaching it as fact

I think the basic pre-requisite of being e.g. a Christian is a belief in the Bible, so any 'teacher' who teaches Christianity is probably going to slant to 2.

No, I do not believe any child should be taught any religion as fact. They can however, be taught of the different religions so that they are aware of the dynamics in this world.

Kudos to James too, I'm with you on the values of self-awareness, contribution to community/others etc.

When I see news of the beheadings, it's sad to see that humans can commit such heinous acts. I'm with the Dalai Lama when he said religion doesn't matter, kindness does.

I'd be happy for any teacher who knows the currency of compassion and empathy in this world.

Shard

What are the two worlds?

scot47

So how do you explain when your kid comes home and says "Mary next door is a Fenian isn't she ?"

Kids will learn about religion !

Hawk13

Amazing how many chirp and provide comments but only three actually answered the questions.

Flogger

1 Dunno
2 Maybe
3 Possibly

Shard

I know, some people just post links to old movies.

In any case the OP didn't post any proper questions, nor does she seem to be taking any further interest in the thread. So banter we will.

Hawk13

Old movies - pshaw. Classic movie.

Do you really blame them for not further partaking in thread?

She's probably busy watching the movie

Shard

It did prompt me to look up the movie, as I couldn't remember the plot. Back in the day I did like the grim reaper scene I do recall. But on the whole I prefer LOB or HG.

Tirytory

Just watching Have I got news for you when lo and behold a clip featuring Fox News comes on.... Honestly never heard of it before and then twice in one day!