@bazzacollins How about teaching religion in its historical context?
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@TheOldBrewer As part of history, fine. But not as a separate subject. -
@bazzacollins Sorry I fired off several tweets. I am not religious but I have learnt that religion can make sense and we... -
@bazzacollins ... do not want a society that is aggressively secular. France has and it's beginning to cause problems. -
@TheOldBrewer "We don't want a society that's aggressively secular." Disagree with you there. You don't need religion to be good. -
@bazzacollins True but aggressive secularism is not tolerant and even secular societies need codes to ensure good behaviour. -
@TheOldBrewer People instinctively know right from wrong. They don't need a book with guidelines. -
@bazzacollins Really? Why do secular community leaders writes laws? Spitting at women is bad but on the increase. Why? - 6 more replies
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@bazzacollins I think awareness of world views is a necessity; application/adoption of them depends on upbringing and instruction I'd think. -
@KevinPocock I disagree. Has no place in schools and should be free choice of parents if they wish to indoctrinate children. -
@bazzacollins Couldn't no 'worldview' education lead to a lack/imbalance of awareness and limit other subject comp? Phil, Hist, Arts etc..? -
@bazzacollins Talking considered, balanced, information provision, not 'indoctrination'. I loved RE and then Philosophy. Not now 'religious' -
@KevinPocock This Christopher Hitchens quote sums up my attitude to religion being taught in schools: http://www.azquotes.com/picture-quotes/quote-if-religious-instruction-were-not-allowed-until-the-child-had-attained-the-age-of-reason-christopher-hitchens-63-8-0890.jpg … -
@bazzacollins Interesting. A lot weighs on definition of "instruction" and "age of reason". Hard to know if he suggested practical steps. -
@KevinPocock Hitchens' general attitude to religion was there should be "a lot less of it". Worth reading his books on the topic.
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@bazzacollins Unfortunately divisive bollocks taught everywhere. Fortunately kindness to strangers, compassion and reason also get look in.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@bazzacollins Hear, hear.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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