Reply #11: Teaching a child "about" religion or non-belief is NOT the same as indoctrinating them.

[cleanhippie]

Don't be so obtuse.


I am all in favor of teaching children ABOUT religion, and in fact, DO assist with a childrens religious education program at my UU Fellowship, but that is a FAR cry form what is done to children in churches and sunday schools and vacation bible schools across the country. Its not the same thing and you know it.

I know its not the same as you are used to, with the priest saying that his winky is gods gift and all, but teaching kids to ask questions, demand proof, question authority, and to think for themselves is what should be done. Don't you agree, rug?