If you want to teach the Bible in school you have to respect everyone who takes the class. Protestants, Catholics, Jews, agnostics, and atheists will be represented along with the occasional Muslim. You can teach that many people believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, but you cannot teach that the Bible
is the inspired word of God. That is a matter of faith, not fact – and has no place in public education. Christianity is a very important part of our history and culture and should be a part of school curriculum.
Of course it’s a minefield. How can you teach such a controversial topic without upsetting students every day? How do you deal with the multitude of private interests who see an opportunity to indoctrinate your children? I’d like to see the curriculum. Anyone have a link?