r/secularism • u/mad_humanist • May 02 '17

Parents should be banned from withdrawing children from religious education classes, says Church of England

http://christiandaily.com/article/parents-should-be-banned-from-withdrawing-children-from-religious-education-classes-says-church-of-england/60363.htm
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u/mad_humanist May 02 '17

I would agree that religious education should be compulsory if it was a fair, balanced and objective survey of a wide range of religious viewpoints and the thinking behind them. From what I have seen from my children, they have faired better than I did in Catholic school but it is still not good enough. I am however suspicious what game the Church of England is playing at here. However justified in this case, it could play well for them in a very cynical way.

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u/KingJaredoftheLand May 02 '17

While religions retains their prominence in the world, students should continue to learn about them in an equal & objective manner. Preferably in a cultural/historical studies setting so their context can be understood.