Dalai Lama quoted “The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others”. Religion, when displayed in the wrong ways, can create hate and barriers between nations; but how is that displayed wrong when everyone believes they’re right? Lack of communication, ignorance, and unwillingness to see with open eyes all contribute to how religion can be improperly presented to an audience. This is why I believe that students should learn about world religion in public schools because it builds self control and tolerance, it expands your cultural understanding, and religion played a major role in shaping our world’s history.
When two different religious individuals who are uneducated on the belief of the other arise in an argument as one may had said something in the wrong way or one is ignorant in his faith, hate can be produced and the two can become bitter enemies. However, this scuttle could have been avoided if those same two individuals would have been educated to accept the differences of the two religions and move on in a peace filled, insightful conversation. This could be achieved if schools allowed religion to be taught in classes. It would build self control and tolerance in the student that would enhance their
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One article called “Connecting with the Divine” states that there are 5 major religions in our world. If schools were allowed to teach about religion in classrooms students could have the opportunity to experience a taste of many other cultures that those religions are present in. Students would be able to learn about all the different holidays and special occasions that go one and possibly even have their own celebrations in class. Many kids don’t get the leisure to travel to where a religious festival would be held, but if they had the chance to savor a piece of these different cultures in class it would enhance their world around
Children may have to attend a school that is associated with their religion. It is always possible that this gives the child a different quality/balance of education. They may struggle to understand other people‘s religion or lifestyle choices. They may become confused or isolated and
Vengeance and murder infects the minds of Montresor and Fortunato upon an exchange of insult in Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Cask of Amontillado”. This is the story of pure revenge after Forturano disrespects Montresor. The story follows the characters meeting up at a carnival and eventually the disguised Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs of his home by convincing him that he acquired something that could pass for Amontillado, a light Spanish sherry. Fortunato grows eager to taste this wine and to determine for Montresor whether or not it is truly Amontillado. He leads him back to the catacombs of his home and carries out his plot to bury him alive. Edgar Allan Poe writes from a mysterious first person perspective, uses colorful symbolism and situational irony to present the man's inner self, in turn revealing that revenge is fundamentally infeasible.
Providing students to explore one’s religion or spirituality can begin to bridge the separation that exists between faith traditions in institutions. Dr. Casey mentions repeatedly that “the term religion is problematic,” and although this is true, this perspective can change. Religion is so deeply engrained in individuals and this does not have to form a type of “war zone,” but instead, it can provide us with an opportunity to learn about other citizens, rather than creating a sense fear or anxiety within us. Although we may be living in “an age of chaos today,” building understanding amongst global citizens is the prominence of religion in this
Religion is by far the most controversial and non-debatable topic in the world. The topic of religion is hard to speak about and debate because it is solely based on faith. Faith is defined as having complete trust and confidence in someone or something. Everyone has faith in something whether it’s having faith that a loved one’s surgery will go well or faith that they will win a race at a track meet. Many have faith on some things, but not someone like Buddha or Jesus or maybe Muhammad. But why is that? The answer is because the schools aren’t giving these kids any education when it pertains to beliefs and religion. As a result, young children and young adults do not know what they represent. Many atheists say that religion should not be discussed in schools at all because it offends their beliefs of not having any beliefs at all, but freedom of religion should express every type of belief briefly so kids have a true shot at picking a type of lifestyle to live.
However, it would be more beneficial for schools to include religion in their curricula, for it prepares children for their futures. Since there are various religions in the United States, none of which are limited to a certain area, students are bound to come across someone who practices a different faith in their lifetimes. If public schools were to include theology, children would be more open-minded, aware, and tolerant of these religions, thus preventing discrimination, prejudice, and even violence and acts of targeted terrorism in the future because of these differing beliefs. Religious education would benefit children of all ages, religions and cultural backgrounds, as it would provide them with a better understanding of one another, and a sense of companionship and acceptance from their
In schools, the place where Americans first learned critical fundamentals and values of freedom, religion is separated from home life to school life. In the United States, 89% of public school teacher’s cannot lead a class in prayer, 36% can teach a class comparing religions in different countries, and only 23% can read from the Bible for examples of literature (citation). Without religious instruction in schools, students are not granted with the option to display their faith and practice their religion in a school setting. Despite the advantages, some Americans argue that teaching religion in public schools can be dangerous and harmful to students. Schools disapproving of students practicing
In recent years teaching or the individual practice of religion in school has become a very controversial topic. There are many different views on this matter and even more opinions on how it should be handled. There are people on both sides of the spectrum, there are those who believe that it should be taught and allowed in school, and there are those who believe it should not be taught or practiced in school. There have been cases brought to court about how religion should be taken out of schools, or if it should be allowed. There are many differences that cause concern between public schools and private or religious schools regarding education. For example, could it be that single – sex schools (which are only seen in private
Education and religion is something everyone needs to be introduced to as it will help to make this world a more successful and better place. It is critical for children to have a belief inn something while they grow up. It gives them hope and dreams which gives them bliss and joy in return. In order to stop all the judgement on racism, cultures, social class, sexuality and gender more people need to realize the sole purpose of life and that can be achieved through education and religion.
Religion is seen to be a part of our world through art and architecture. Different religions come often from different cultures. Sometimes religion is a defining aspect of a culture. Different cultures can have a hard time understanding different religions which can cause frustration and confusion. It is important to remember the study of religion is based off of the curiosity and the willingness to ask the who, what, where and when.
As we go about our daily life, remaining naïve to religious diversity will only set us back. Clearly, the diversity of religions of the world floods American history (Gross, n.d.). In addition, it has also brought about a strong tendency to display hostility toward different religious positions (Gross, n.d.).
Mentoring and Coaching and terms often used separately or jointly and refers to a type of management tool used to achieve positive results in an employee’s personal and professional growth. Similarities is said to exist between both mentoring and coaching and established differences are also noted based on the focus of each method. It is very important to first understand how each is defined, the similarities and the differences and and then dissect how it will impact on the newly established Administrative Department of Fentrud Financial Services Limited.
The subject of religion in public schools is one that has been debated vigorously and passionately. The warriors from the Right and Left fail to appreciate the facts because they are caught up in the rhetoric and have difficulty viewing this emotional topic dispassionately (Haynes, 2011). Both sides are right about one thing: this is an important subject.
This is one reason why religious wars and conflicts should seem quite ridiculous. Religion, as long as it doesn’t oppress, harm or discriminate against someone, really shouldn’t be a cause of any fight – what does it matter if your neighbor believes in one god or thirty gods? Mahatma Gandhi said: “God has no religion.” And that is profoundly true. Different religions seem to work for their believers. Catholic mass has power, Buddhist relics have power, and so does a spiritual healer. It is all the same. People have come to their spiritual knowledge (or religions, if you wish) in different ways, influencing this
Some teachers may have a personal bias against certain faiths or religion in general. These problems can be dealt with. According to this article, “To address the challenge of teaching about religion without proselytizing, we must explore the assumptions and causes underlying each set of factors…” (Passe, J., & Willox, L. 2009). We should ask ourselves what lies beneath the problems of teaching religion. We should look to see if prejudice and impartiality are factors motivating against religious teachings.
Despite the great achievements of the Ming Dynasty, why did China fail to dominate the world?