Indoctrination

I might add that even in regards to evidence, it should be mentioned as tentative. We once had evidence that Newtonian Physics was true. It still is, but it is not the foundation that it once served.As far as religious stories go, they can be useful tools for teaching human foibles and as an introduction to introspection. Its not so much that God is or is not true---children should be taught the difference between beliefs and facts.There are many teachable moment subjects in life. Take the pop psychology that says we each have in our minds and character self perception three personalities--a Parent, A Child, and an Adult. Strictly speaking, this is not a basis of sound nor total psychology, but it is a topic starter to cause someone top recognize their own behaviors and chosen expressions. Same with religious stories. They should not be taught as facts and/or ends in and of themselves but as tools---teachable moments among many.Edited by Phat, : No reason given.