[Lord Nikon]

Given that throughout history Religion has been responsible for more and bloodier periods of time than most other things (Witch trials, Crusades, Christians being thrown to lions etc to name but a few brief moments in the history of mankind) I can see the motivation. However (And remember I am an Atheist) I believe that a balanced education regarding religions from Agnosticism to Zoroastrian is essential to remove some of the bigotry surrounding some of the religions. (True, I have yet to hear of an Extreme Buddhist but still, I'm not going to single one religion on the basis of some extremists) We need to stamp out intolerance and the ONLY way to do so is through a balanced education.

When I first joined this site many many moons ago Russ was 'The self proclaimed Cableforum Bible Basher' and we had several discussions. Each of our belief structures is based on PERSONAL preference and opinions we have formed through education and knowledge and so we should provide that same base of information for the children, whether they wish to become paganistic in their beliefs, whether they wish to follow a polytheistic or monotheistic religion or become atheistic or agnostic. We do not fail them by giving them the ability to make an informed decision as to what works best for them. (Though if I ever have kids and they decide to follow the Westboro Baptist Church there may be some therapy sessions booked) We are each our own people and the best thing we can do for those generations who are to follow is to make sure they are as well educated and well informed as possible, only then may we see an end to the events that take place in the name of religion.

Remember also this simple adage 'Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it'