Not epic stories, the one which is a kind of literature. We have many epics in our country which (when imagined) is hilarious (when imagined.... Trust me it's pretty hilarious)
I believe religion should be TAUGHT in school, not FORCED. By taught, I mean that schools should teach children what the religions are about, yet allow them to be free to choose whichever they like. Learning the basics of many religions also helps children to not 'fear' people of that religion when they grow older. It also allows for the children to believe whatever they want, or whatever interests them the most, therefore still allowing them to think for themselves about what they believe, instead of forcing it on people. You know, the problem that I see with schools are that they always force things on children. You want to do something differently but still get the right answer? Well, sorry, you did it differently so you still were wrong. Instead of forcing things on people, allow them to learn for themselves. People become much more interested in subjects that way. There's probably going to be a lot of people who disagree with me.
@sansea, don't start insulting britain please. Especially with ignorant remarks. Edit: @narwhal, I agree with you actually, I did terrible at maths despite getting the 96% of the answers right because I didn't do it 'properly'
The epics or religion? If epics then...... I advice not to believe in it at all @narwhal that's exactly what they need. I thought america is a democratic country so if what suits best for them and their needs/wants is what they would do. I never heard of forcing ppl to believe in a certain religion in a modern world before I join the kawmunity. I just now wonder, do the teachers or parents know about this? Or only the students themselves? They should share it to a trusted parent/teacher, guardian, adult or the guidance counselor to be able to make a move for it.
we like definately gotta keep the pledge cause like without it we prolly couldnt tell which kids come from families that dont want to worship god and march in lockstep with us (giggle) then how would we know who to shame and discriminate against (wink)
I haven't started insulting Britain. Only holy domo because he never adds anything to threads but to come here and insult people, nor will he even consider himself being wrong on any subject. @narwal I agree with you, but it shouldn't be a mandatory class more like a elective in high school.
Moose, I am a Patriots fan. Well used to be. Before Brady refused to shake Peyton's hand at the Super Bowl. But off topic
I can't think of how a school could do that. The only subject which requires the use of logic to derive an answer in, is the subject of math, or subjects relating to it. The other subjects are either memorization such as in the sciences, or the use of reasoning such as in English. Even in math, I was never marked incorrect for giving the correct answer, unless I was being tested to prove that I understand a certain method for finding solutions to problems. Give me an example of how schools don't accept correct answers when students use different methods of obtaining an answer. I haven't been in that situation before, except in middle school when learning basic concepts, which made sense (for example, using a calculator for an assignment that required using long multiplication or long division), or in high school when the answer was not given in correct unit measurements or in correct format. But I am from Canada so things may be different... Yet I have trouble actually thinking of an example of how it would work that you are considered incorrect for using a personal method when you are not proving that you understand a specific method for obtaining a solution.
In any math class I was ever in from elementary school to highschool if we didn't show the work the way we were taught we would get points deducted. I went to three different schools in two different states.
That's why you pay attention in lecture and grouch to your professor like a dog until it's all over said and done.
not showing your method or using a different method is entirely different. Here giving the answer gives you 1 point, while the rest gives 3,4 points
Hmm... Half the time in class (before grade 11-12) I'd make up my own shortcuts to get answers right faster. You shouldn't simply memorize the method... You should understand how it works and be able to change it and make your own methods. Martyn that kind of sounds like a really bad English teacher I had once, and it applies in the same way (I dropped the class to switch teachers after day 1). The teacher gave a template to all the students to help them write essays. Basically it was a pre-written essay in which you'd implant various words and ideas. If you copied it word-for word and just added concepts and topics, he would accept it and give you a good mark. Because of this, students didn't learn how to write or didn't learn the way that words flow together. That's the way I think of a math class in which you aren't allowed to make up your own methods to obtain a solution.
You can teach religions in schools by treating them as history classes. Multiple religions-creation story, major characters, tenants and rituals. Etc. No judgement. No logic.
It shouldn't be taught as history since there's no facts about it, cause I mean you learn a decent bit about them in history classes anyway.
You're wrong there Sansea, there is plenty of facts about religion, loads of them, you could teach the creation of the bible, the endorsement and switching of religion near death of emperor Constantine (? I think) there's a lot, and that's just Christianity. I don't see why you could teach the different religions behavioural and societal beliefs either. Just because you don't agree with something doesn't make It wrong and/or worth learning about.