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Re: Should atheism be taugh along side religious studies in schools?
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Originally Posted by idi banashapan
I do wonder how atheism could be ‘taught’. By its nature, it’s more a lack of belief rather than a belief system in itself. In fact, it’s what we start with.
Perhaps schools could instead teach critical thinking, ethics and morality in place of ‘religious’ studies, but incorporate how different religions value those aspects, with emphasis on the fact religion is not necessary in order to live by a useful, good and ethical values?
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Critical thinking and tolerance.
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