Bible education in schools, colleges and high schools has long remained a topic of debate for the American society. While a majority of the country steadfastly holds to the belief that the Church and the State should be kept separate at all costs, supporters for Bible education have argued that the absence of the same results in a form of cultural illiteracy in the individual. While individuals can and should have a right to believe or deny any of the teachings taught, the education of this book will essentially help an individual to understand the culture prevalent in this country and the foundations of the same.
A number of individuals believe that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1963’s ruling does not compel the educational institutes of the country to teach religious truths. The same has resulted in a number of public schools reforming their curricula and completely eliminating this necessary course for millions of students. It is argued in this context that education about religion and its link to our cultures should not be confused with religious education. For public classroom, the latter remains a controversial issue that has yet to be grappled effectively. The former however, opens doors to new and more positive outlooks that can help students understand their roots, their cultures, their beginnings and learn to respect the environment they live in.
Unlike the common belief, the First Amendment does not in any way force the schools in America to be a religion free zone. We know that the role of religion in our current world politics is so profound that it cannot be ignored at any cost. At this stage, if we choose to let our students remain ignorant, we are disarming them of a powerful weapon. This weapon is that of knowledge that will allow us to understand many historical issues as well as address any future problems.
A number of individuals believe that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1963’s ruling does not compel the educational institutes of the country to teach religious truths. The same has resulted in a number of public schools reforming their curricula and completely eliminating this necessary course for millions of students. It is argued in this context that education about religion and its link to our cultures should not be confused with religious education. For public classroom, the latter remains a controversial issue that has yet to be grappled effectively. The former however, opens doors to new and more positive outlooks that can help students understand their roots, their cultures, their beginnings and learn to respect the environment they live in.
Unlike the common belief, the First Amendment does not in any way force the schools in America to be a religion free zone. We know that the role of religion in our current world politics is so profound that it cannot be ignored at any cost. At this stage, if we choose to let our students remain ignorant, we are disarming them of a powerful weapon. This weapon is that of knowledge that will allow us to understand many historical issues as well as address any future problems.