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Re: Religion in Schools -
May 20th 2009, 03:00 AM
I guess it depends. Personally, I think reciting the Pledge of Allegiance should be by choice, rather than force. If anything, the phrase "one nation under God" has much more of an affect than "oh my god" or "goddamnit". I think to most people 'goddamnit' is a bad and rude word to say.
Nevertheless, I believe all public schools need to teach students to be more tolerant and open-minded of all religions. Some of you may or may not agree with me, but it sometimes feels as if religion is considered 'taboo' in schools and therefore, no one even dares to talk about it. At the same time, I don't think it is right for ANY teacher to push his/her religious/non-religious beliefs on a student. It is a matter of building tolerance in public schools.
How did Mandela get the will to surpass the everyday,
When injustice had him caged and trapped in every way,
How did Ghandi ever withstand the hunger strikes and all,
Didn't do it to gain power or money if I recall,
It's to give; I guess I'll pass it on
- Take a Minute, K'naan
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