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I have no problem with school children studying religion, or religious texts. Or the perception of philosophy of the idea of god... but when you favour one version of God over another, and only teach that as if it was universal truth - I see this as an abuse, and as indoctrination.
If these kids are to be taught the beliefs of all major beliefs,,, and encouraged to find their own God their own way... thats fine. if they are taught the perspective of one specific Jewish cult as if it is absolute truth... I see this as deeply problematic.
Then again, I suppose it wouldnt hurt if a some Christian's were more aware of their religions Jewish childhood. If people want to follow a religion, it cannot hurt to be able to understand it a little better than some of the present religious leaders. I would assume it is without logic to teach the bible as a unified text, without looking at the break of Pauline Christianity from Judaism.
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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
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