does R.E still get forced upon (teached) to children

[peachy]

It’s essential that people have knowledge of something before they dismiss it out of hand. It’s not as if RE is forcing kids to believe in God/Allah/Jah, it’s just teaching them about what millions of people believe and the reasoning behind it.

I agree about teach about, but you have also to teach that is ok not to believe in anything.

 

[PTR]

I got kicked into the bottom stream for RE where it completely changed from dullards reading the bible to people discussing lyrics of Depeche Mode songs and it became an interesting subject.

Imagine having a bottom band for RE

 

[Summer Bee]

Imagine having a bottom band for RE

Imagine being in it

 

[The Muffin Man]

I agree about teach about, but you have also to teach that is ok not to believe in anything.

This is absolutely taught and many of those teaching it will admit to being non believers.

 

[Carpets]

I agree about teach about, but you have also to teach that is ok not to believe in anything.

Everyone believes in something.

 

[Keawyeds]

I think you could do with signing this

Support tolerance over hate in schools

 

[max wartbug]

It could be interesting to know what is the root cause of most of the shit in this world.

 

[shadowplay]

It's called Religious Studies and it teaches religion in comparative terms. You can opt out of doing it for GCSE.

 

[Kent_Mackem]

Everyone believes in something.

That’s not true though, is it? Atheism is just the default position of not believing in any of the gods. Just the same as Christians don’t believe in Thor, Zeus or Athena. Just the same as Muslims don’t believe in the Hindu gods. The same as I don’t believe in hobbits and elves. I wish there wasn’t a word for it, it’s just the default position not a belief system. Like “not playing tennis” is not a sport.

 

[robbied1]

i wonder in 50/100 years time if religion will still be taught, i doubt it very much

 

[PTR]

That’s not true though, is it? Atheism is just the default position of not believing in any of the gods. Just the same as Christians don’t believe in Thor, Zeus or Athena. Just the same as Muslims don’t believe in the Hindu gods. The same as I don’t believe in hobbits and elves. I wish there wasn’t a word for it, it’s just the default position not a belief system. Like “not playing tennis” is not a sport.

You nicked that off me. I've been saying "If Atheism is a religion, then Not-skiing is a hobby" for years

 

[Carpets]

That’s not true though, is it? Atheism is just the default position of not believing in any of the gods. Just the same as Christians don’t believe in Thor, Zeus or Athena. Just the same as Muslims don’t believe in the Hindu gods. The same as I don’t believe in hobbits and elves. I wish there wasn’t a word for it, it’s just the default position not a belief system. Like “not playing tennis” is not a sport.

Yes it is true. Tell me one person who doesn’t believe in anything.

 

[PrisonBroken]

What's wrong with R.E?

Needs updating to be a broader moral philosophy subject, cover the whole subject not just the classics.

 

[Carpets]

It's called Religious Studies and it teaches religion in comparative terms. You can opt out of doing it for GCSE.

Not if you go to a catholic school!

 

[Boris Bear]

I got an E in English not my strong point at all thick as whale spunk when it comes to that shite, same with math....how I ever managed to get a HND in Visual C++ ill never know

Neither do I because there’s no such thing (nor has there ever been) a HND in Visual C++

 

[super noodles]

Needs updating to be a broader moral philosophy subject, cover the whole subject not just the classics.

When I did it, it was R.M.P.S. - religious, moral and philosophical studies. Might be why I found it so interesting! I don't know if English schools do the same.

 

[wigwams]

The 2nd best wum account has everyone in knots again.

 

[houst69]

at school.

I don't want either of mine partaking in that shite, I know they don't have assembly anymore where you have to sing Hymns and say the Lords prayer (fucksake).

Alluah Akbar

Fuck me, you have kids?

 

[Hull_Mackem]

You do know they don't teach anyone to BE religious? It's about creating awareness, knowledge and respect for others views. Which based on the state of the world and the ignorance of your children's parents they probably need teaching at school.

RE is more important than ever in the current world I would argue

 

[Deleted member 14766]

I got an E in English not my strong point at all thick as whale spunk when it comes to that shite, same with math....how I ever managed to get a HND in Visual C++ ill never know




its bollocks

What grade did you get in RE that’s resulted in your conviction it’s bollocks?

Maybe your weren’t teached it right.