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To: WackyKat
The problem is that those who want Creationism and other religious doctrines taught in the schools want them taught as the truth and without any criticism.

I think we are on the same page. I object to the notion that God should never be mentioned in school and that religion and the Bible is to be excluded from the educational process.

It makes sense to me to have every student in High School to read the major religious texts. Let them read the entire Bible and the entire Quran. Let them read it and discuss the comparisons between the character, life, and teachings of Jesus and Mohammed. A good open minded exposure to what the texts actually say should be part of a quality education.

46 posted on 01/10/2004 2:25:16 PM PST by JeepInMazar (I left my Russian Jeep in Mazar-i-Sherif)
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To: JeepInMazar
Yes. Lets teach kids about Christ and Mohammed.

One one hand the Prince of Peace who preached nothing but unconditional love and gave His life to the world, and left a light that shines thoughout the millenia, transforming and civilizing the world.

On the other hand we have a false prophet who was a murderer and a child molester who worshipped the moon, and whose followers are insane uncompromising maniacs.

I agree, let's teach both.

51 posted on 01/10/2004 2:30:05 PM PST by AAABEST
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To: JeepInMazar
It makes sense to me to have every student in High School to read the major religious texts. Let them read the entire Bible and the entire Quran. Let them read it and discuss the comparisons between the character, life, and teachings of Jesus and Mohammed. A good open minded exposure to what the texts actually say should be part of a quality education.

For the record, I'm a Christian, and I have no problem with what you suggest. I've read a significant portion of the Quran, and I think a better understanding of it as well as the Hadith and the Sunnah would be quite an eye opener. And of course I'm certain students would be well served by a better understanding of the Bible.

74 posted on 01/10/2004 3:57:57 PM PST by highlander_UW
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