Originally posted by Storm
An understanding of the Bible, like an understanding of other ancient mythologies, will help students better understand literature, art, and history.However, when abused as a forum for Christian proselytization, no.
I agree. Only in the matter of history art and literature.
If Bible is to be thought, then should Tanakh, Qur'an, Tipitaka, and Vedas.
Which is why I say it should be given as a college course rather than a mandatory course in K-12.
It's not that I think people should not know about other beliefs besides their own but I don't trust the individual to not bastardize the text. It could happen in college also, but a person is likely more mature and able to make distinctions in bullshit by the time they reach college.
Originally posted by Lord Urizen
The Bible should be taught so people can see it for what it really is....a large collection of contradicting wisdom and bullshit....Most people who have an unquestioning devout regard to the Bible don't actually read it.....
(I was going to come up with a witty retort, but I decided not to waste my time.)
Originally posted by FeceMan
You're an idiot.(I was going to come up with a witty retort, but I decided not to waste my time.)
The surveys do not lie...go look it up yourself: 40% of Evangelicals don't know that much about the Bible. Most of these 40% cannot name the first book of the Bible, nor can they name the Gospels in order.
That's quite alarming, but at the same time hilarious