I recently had a lovely visit with a good friend, Stephanie, who among other things has introduced me to a hilarious BBC radio show, Cabin Pressure. But that’s not important right now. Stephanie is a teacher working on a Ph.D. and has decided to write her dissertation on the teaching of World Religions in public schools in the United States. As we know on this forum, this is a touchy subject here in the USofA. She feels, and I agree, that information about other beliefs will aid in better interaction amongst students and once out of school will lead to better citizenship. In other words, less barking at each other and fewer Michelle Bachmans.
Her difficulty is how to approach it. Thematically? Chronologically? Geographically? She is anxious to hear the opinions of the skeptical community, as she is aware that we have a wide ranging knowledge of religion and is herself an Episcopagan. She has taught such a course in a private prep school and has included non-belief.
So I throw it open, any ideas or opinions? Okay, stupid question….
Her difficulty is how to approach it. Thematically? Chronologically? Geographically? She is anxious to hear the opinions of the skeptical community, as she is aware that we have a wide ranging knowledge of religion and is herself an Episcopagan. She has taught such a course in a private prep school and has included non-belief.
So I throw it open, any ideas or opinions? Okay, stupid question….
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