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Religion in Public Schools: Informing or Influencing

Religion in Public Schools: Informing or Influencing. Nick Cenname http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n16PpvdpMXo&feature=related (Pain and Christianity ). National Council on Social Studies (NCSS). Understanding different religions essential History of Religious Institutions

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Religion in Public Schools: Informing or Influencing

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  1. Religion in Public Schools:Informing or Influencing Nick Cenname http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n16PpvdpMXo&feature=related (Pain and Christianity)

  2. National Council on Social Studies(NCSS) • Understanding different religions essential • History of Religious Institutions • Omitting religious study detrimental to society • Knowledge of religion=understanding and cooperation? • Religious influences on social sciences • Does understanding lead to acceptance?

  3. Suzanne Rosenblith:Educating for Autonomy and Respect or Christianity? • Ignorance of “religious other” • Biblical literacy • “liberal education” • Fundamental similarities • Georgia School district • Elective bible courses • Do prominent religious figures promote the understanding of other religions?

  4. Bill Maher“Religilous” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jETVUulGwc&feature=fvst • “Faith means making a virtue out of not thinking.” • “Religion is dangerous because it allows human beings, who don’t have all the answers, to think that they do.”

  5. My Opinion • Religious belief DOES NOT promote critical thinking • Faith: belief that is not based on proof • Religious study essential • Informing and Influences: thin line • Religious individuals tolerant?

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