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Debate Score:29
Arguments:17
Total Votes:32
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Bible reading in school

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Side Score: 9
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Side Score: 20
3 points

Maybe not as a mandatory class, but as an elective, sure. But I would also include the other major religions' doctrines as well.

Our species has been strongly influenced in large part by religion throughout our history. Some of us are still very much affected by it. It might be beneficial to understand how drastically our world views have altered throughout history and the impact that something like a religion can have on us.

However, I would stress the importance to teaching a pre-requisite course in critical thinking and rhetoric before someone can be eligible to take a course on the Bible, Torah, or Quran (not so much teaching how to use rhetoric, but how to spot it effectively).

I wouldn't say that the school should be obligated to teach that these doctrines are "fictional" because that is for the individual to discern. And with a pre-requisite such as this, the individual would be better equipped to determine what is logical or truthful using their own deductive reasoning instead of just being told by the teacher what is correct or incorrect.

I would even go as far as to say that critical thinking and rhetoric should be a pre-requisite for just about any class dealing with psychosocial matters; politics, economics, religion, warfare, business, etc… any subject that deals with drastic differing opinions and where the subject in practice affects many people in a society.

Math, for instance, would not require a pre-critical thinking course because it is based on objective truths. Ethics, on the other hand, should require a critical thinking course to help the student discern what is ethical based on sound reasoning instead of ‘what the bible, or mom and dad says.’

Side: yes

I think it would make wonderful reading for an Abnormal Psych class. Or perhaps it would find a spot on the "foreign fiction" reading list for Lit. Or theater could base a dramatic comedy off of it, or it could be an example in a fantasy novel workshop.

Side: yes

you guys are seeing it all wrong; in order to support atheism, what better way than to exploit to indecency of the Bible. Thus, bibles should be read at school.

Side: yes
1 point

Yeah bible reading should be in all Mythology classes so kids get proper education of mythology

Side: yes

The difference between religion and mythology is just a matter of time.

Side: yes
1 point

Please be more specific. Are you asking if it should be taught, or are you asking if students have the right to read it for themselves. Thank you in advance.

Side: yes
4 points

It's okay to read it when it's for the purpose of culture, just like Roman stories. But when used as legit information it should be banned and evolution should be taught.

Side: no
3 points

so many people have so many different beliefs bible reading would be something that would just cause fights and disagreements. freedom of religion; if bible reading in school does happen then reading other religious books should occur for everyone else as well.

Side: no
2 points

Wait till they read Leviticus 20:9.

Officially now my favourite verse. ;)

Side: no
2 points

Check out the whole of Leviticus 20, it's just all along the same line, but more about sex and shit.

Side: no
2 points

With regard to its role and impact, the Bible is a tremendously important text and should be understood. Not only does if frame many of the social and cultural paradigms that influence our daily lives, it represents one of the most destructive mass psychosis to grip our planet.

The more the Bible is understood, the greater the comprehension of its clear roots as a document of superstition and ancient ignorance is enabled.

The Bible itself is the greatest tool for rational thought there is...no sane person with an open mind could possibly be compelled to accept it as a genuine representation of anything but what it is: ancient myth.

Side: no

Absolutely not. Ignoring the obvious fact that it goes against the 1st amendment right of free religion, it would force religion on to people who need to find their own way in life.

Side: no

in the school boards you are NOT aloud to bring religion into public school systems! so therefore unless it is a christain school or the public school practices all sorts of religion it shouldnt be aloud.

Side: no
1 point

Depends on the context of the reading.

If it's clearly asserted as fiction, and taught as fiction, and critical thought is used in the same class, then maybe.

Side: no
1 point

mandatory study of the bible exclusively ? no but study of Christianity and many other religions including history of the religion , beliefs, and such ? yes . you cant force someone to believe in something in does not work, it only produces a resentment twords it. education on religion in general is important though.

Side: no
1 point

Keep your mythology in your churches thanks. You can learn about all religions when the teacher gets to the part about mythology.

Side: no

There should not be any assembly of students reading a Bible on public school property.

Side: no