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Teapots&unicorns
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Message 107 of 609 (513077)
06-24-2009 6:02 PM
Reply to: Message 105 by Straggler
09-21-2008 2:25 PM


Re: Teacher on the Frontline
Exactly! Why isn't there a theology class/elective in schools (instead of history- it's like living in the past LOL). Not only would it prevent indoctrination (or at least lower it), it would also both encourage kids to make their own choices as well as encouraging research and free thought.
However, this (theoretical) class would have to come with a big disclaimer saying: WE'RE NOT TEACHING ANYTHING TO YOU KIDS! YOU GET THE FACTS AND THEN YOU CHOOSE!
Also, there would have to be weekly debates :-) (i like debates)

I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
- Stephen Roberts
I'm a polyatheist - there are many gods I don't believe in
- Dan Foutes
"In the beginning, the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has widely been considered as a bad move."
- Douglas Adams

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Teapots&unicorns
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Message 109 of 609 (513084)
06-24-2009 7:40 PM
Reply to: Message 108 by RAZD
06-24-2009 7:22 PM


Re: Teacher on the Frontline
too bad. I personally think that religion is a completely subjective choice to be made after viewing the facts but, after all, I'm just a blasphemous athiest.

I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
- Stephen Roberts
I'm a polyatheist - there are many gods I don't believe in
- Dan Foutes
"In the beginning, the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has widely been considered as a bad move."
- Douglas Adams

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Teapots&unicorns
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Message 111 of 609 (513090)
06-24-2009 8:31 PM
Reply to: Message 110 by RAZD
06-24-2009 8:19 PM


Re: Teaching Comparative Religion - Religion is a Choice
So you have made a subjective choice that there is/are absolutely no god/s after viewing the facts? Interesting.
Sorry, should have put that better. I think that, while viewing the facts (at least with the supernatural), we all see them through our own lenses, and so we make subjective decisions based on objective facts.
EX. Chocolate ice cream triggers sweet taste buds. I like sweet foods. Therefore, chocolate is better than non-sweet flavors (are there any?).
EX2. The Sun gives light. Light is good (for me). Therefore, the sun is good.
EX3. Religion can give people hope through acceptance. I like hope. Therefore, I should accept it. (But which one?..........)
Of course, people can see through lenses not of their own making- this is where indoctrination comes in.....
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I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
- Stephen Roberts
I'm a polyatheist - there are many gods I don't believe in
- Dan Foutes
"In the beginning, the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has widely been considered as a bad move."
- Douglas Adams

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Teapots&unicorns
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Message 113 of 609 (513126)
06-25-2009 7:28 AM
Reply to: Message 112 by RAZD
06-24-2009 10:52 PM


Re: Teaching Comparative Religion - Religion is a Choice
Good points.

I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
- Stephen Roberts
I'm a polyatheist - there are many gods I don't believe in
- Dan Foutes
"In the beginning, the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has widely been considered as a bad move."
- Douglas Adams

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