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Fri Aug-22-08 04:33 PM
Response to Reply #70 |
| 88. What ridiculous statements do you hear the "atheist taliban" making? |
| -Am I right in feeling sqeamish about this course outline? |
Wednesdays |
Aug-21-08 07:06 PM |
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a quick read looked OK to me |
AZDemDist6 |
Aug-21-08 07:10 PM |
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one line |
realisticphish |
Aug-21-08 07:10 PM |
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Are you denying that the Bible has an influence on English language cultures? |
hedgehog |
Aug-21-08 07:53 PM |
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whoa, dude, back off |
realisticphish |
Aug-21-08 08:12 PM |
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I didn't think a disagreement represented jumping down your throat. |
hedgehog |
Aug-21-08 08:21 PM |
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well |
realisticphish |
Aug-21-08 08:28 PM |
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"I don't think the archaeological evidence has confirmed this event" |
bean fidhleir |
Aug-22-08 03:30 PM |
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The syllabus says that the Bible is the history of the Israelites-- |
XemaSab |
Aug-22-08 03:55 PM |
#84 |
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Sounds about right. |
Iggo |
Aug-21-08 07:13 PM |
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I wouldn't freak, my kid's honors english class started out with the Quakers and the Puritans |
lonestarnot |
Aug-21-08 07:18 PM |
#4 |
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I'm answering as a Unitarian |
JustAnotherGen |
Aug-21-08 07:24 PM |
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"Jesus was founder of Christianity" ?? |
willing dwarf |
Aug-21-08 07:32 PM |
#10 |
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I would agree |
JustAnotherGen |
Aug-21-08 07:52 PM |
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I beg to differ: |
hedgehog |
Aug-21-08 07:56 PM |
#17 |
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I disagree |
JustAnotherGen |
Aug-21-08 08:32 PM |
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Well, you insist that Jesus would maintain strict kosher, but if you |
hedgehog |
Aug-21-08 08:42 PM |
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Paul would disagree. |
rug |
Aug-21-08 08:07 PM |
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There were believers in Jesus before Paul. Paul was actually |
pegleg |
Aug-21-08 08:12 PM |
#22 |
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I thought it was interesting that the spread of Christianity is |
JerseygirlCT |
Aug-21-08 08:29 PM |
#29 |
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Actually for 6th grade, that's pretty good. |
Alexander |
Aug-21-08 07:26 PM |
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personally, I think it's not the least bit subtle.... |
mike_c |
Aug-21-08 07:27 PM |
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I'm cringing right along with you, mike |
mitchum |
Aug-21-08 08:16 PM |
#24 |
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Don't forget that many think your opinion is myth also. |
pegleg |
Aug-21-08 10:25 PM |
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huh? I don't claim to believe in any mythical creatures, supernatural beings, etc... |
mike_c |
Aug-22-08 10:08 AM |
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Public schools belong to all the people, not just a select few |
pegleg |
Aug-22-08 11:06 AM |
#54 |
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so those of us who support separation of church and state... |
mike_c |
Aug-22-08 11:27 AM |
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I totally believe in the separation of church and state, but i think |
pegleg |
Aug-22-08 11:40 AM |
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Sorry, but "the free exercise thereof" referred to freedom to *personally* practice |
bean fidhleir |
Aug-22-08 03:41 PM |
#80 |
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I certainly disagree. It says what it says. And allowing the recognition of religion |
pegleg |
Aug-22-08 06:55 PM |
#91 |
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I don't think you've thought through the implications |
bean fidhleir |
Aug-23-08 05:58 AM |
#103 |
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Ummmmm, But That Is A Fact. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Aug-22-08 11:52 AM |
#62 |
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exactly so-- there is no historical consensus that "Jesus" even existed... |
mike_c |
Aug-22-08 12:14 PM |
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If You Want To Use That Ignorance As Your Argument So Be It. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Aug-22-08 12:23 PM |
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ah, the standard fundy response.... |
mike_c |
Aug-22-08 12:29 PM |
#67 |
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You're Projecting. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Aug-22-08 12:52 PM |
#69 |
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The term "christian taliban" is as credible as saying "atheist taliban |
pegleg |
Aug-22-08 01:56 PM |
#70 |
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Absolutely Correct. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Aug-22-08 02:29 PM |
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What ridiculous statements do you hear the "atheist taliban" making? |
Bornaginhooligan |
Aug-22-08 04:33 PM |
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I'm pointing out how ridiculous the term "atheist taliban" is as well as anything taliban. |
pegleg |
Aug-22-08 06:28 PM |
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agreed-- but I make no claim of tolerance for religious delusions... |
mike_c |
Aug-22-08 07:29 PM |
#92 |
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No one should tolerate any philosophy or belief system or religion |
pegleg |
Aug-22-08 10:58 PM |
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You're a zealot. |
spoony |
Aug-22-08 11:31 PM |
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whenever someone rejects xtian religious delusions they're "zealots..." |
mike_c |
Aug-23-08 12:17 AM |
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No, not "whenever someone," when you do, specifically. |
spoony |
Aug-23-08 04:53 AM |
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I have no problem with owning that one.... |
mike_c |
Aug-23-08 10:28 AM |
#106 |
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Cringing? My mouth is on the floor |
sandnsea |
Aug-22-08 02:56 PM |
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Agreed. I would not allow my kid to remain in that school, if that reflects the norm there |
bean fidhleir |
Aug-22-08 03:50 PM |
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Oh yes, yes indeed. |
ColbertWatcher |
Aug-21-08 07:28 PM |
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Well, the course is called "World Studies" |
Wednesdays |
Aug-21-08 07:47 PM |
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Pfft. My mistake. |
ColbertWatcher |
Aug-21-08 07:51 PM |
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For a "World Studies" class it is very superficial on areas outside |
csziggy |
Aug-21-08 08:43 PM |
#33 |
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I absolutely agree with you there. I think this would be the best |
hedgehog |
Aug-21-08 08:47 PM |
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You want a quick overview of "World History" |
csziggy |
Aug-21-08 09:01 PM |
#36 |
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Breathtaking! |
Wednesdays |
Aug-21-08 09:22 PM |
#38 |
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I was just looking for a good timeline, but that History for the Rest of Us |
csziggy |
Aug-21-08 09:25 PM |
#39 |
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Cool! Thanks! |
XemaSab |
Aug-22-08 04:33 PM |
#87 |
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#81 tripped me up too... |
hootinholler |
Aug-21-08 08:12 PM |
#23 |
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It all looks fine to me, except for |
Ron_Green |
Aug-21-08 07:31 PM |
#9 |
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I noticed that too. BC and AD are NOT preferred these days, rather BCE and CE. |
kath |
Aug-23-08 01:59 AM |
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Looks Fine to Me |
NeedleCast |
Aug-21-08 07:47 PM |
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I'd send a little note to the teacher |
SheilaT |
Aug-21-08 07:52 PM |
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When does the "Common Era" begin, just out of curiosity? :) nt |
Romulox |
Aug-22-08 11:12 AM |
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It begins with what used to be labelled |
SheilaT |
Aug-22-08 12:51 PM |
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Right, but my point is that it's just another euphemism for the exact same concept...nt |
Romulox |
Aug-22-08 02:49 PM |
#73 |
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It's also the accepted |
SheilaT |
Aug-22-08 03:13 PM |
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Are people here insane? |
spoony |
Aug-22-08 11:33 PM |
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Yes. Yes they are. nt |
piedmont |
Aug-23-08 12:02 AM |
#98 |
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It looks fine to me. |
Blue_In_AK |
Aug-21-08 08:02 PM |
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I would say that you are correct. But it is very subtle. Here's some notes: |
readmoreoften |
Aug-21-08 08:11 PM |
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WRT your #3, I completely missed that in my quick read...I wonder if Socratic dialog and |
2KS2KHonda |
Aug-21-08 08:23 PM |
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Even calling it the "old testament" is Christian-centric |
bean fidhleir |
Aug-22-08 03:54 PM |
#83 |
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I'd accept it...if they agree to mention Alex the Great was gay. |
2KS2KHonda |
Aug-21-08 08:17 PM |
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I thought they started dating CE for "common era" instead of AD.. |
annabanana |
Aug-21-08 08:38 PM |
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I've often wondered about that. How do we know that the Israelites |
hedgehog |
Aug-21-08 08:45 PM |
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For a 6th grade. A few minor nudges |
tomg |
Aug-21-08 09:11 PM |
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Amen.. Most teachers "run out of time" and end up skipping a LOT |
SoCalDem |
Aug-21-08 11:36 PM |
#43 |
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That's a lot of religion for a world studies course |
MorningGlow |
Aug-21-08 09:38 PM |
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Line 28: the word "hero" is subjective. |
otherlander |
Aug-21-08 11:09 PM |
#42 |
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Pretty widely accepted that slave labor was not extensively used in constructing the pyramids |
Godhumor |
Aug-22-08 02:15 AM |
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(shrug) It's 6th grade. Pretty much nothing learned in school is true.... |
BlooInBloo |
Aug-21-08 11:46 PM |
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That's absoluttely true...history is the only subject that has to be completely relearned in college |
Evoman |
Aug-22-08 11:30 AM |
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Very ambitious outline, reminds me of the nuns of 1950. n/t |
CK_John |
Aug-22-08 12:00 AM |
#45 |
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A few comments |
Art_from_Ark |
Aug-22-08 12:06 AM |
#46 |
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As a former social studies and world geo. teacher |
Godhumor |
Aug-22-08 02:20 AM |
#48 |
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You should be uncomfortable. |
Progs Rock |
Aug-22-08 02:42 AM |
#49 |
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That was so funny |
Wednesdays |
Aug-22-08 06:49 AM |
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I don't mean to sound elitist or anything but most elementary schools whitewash history to the point |
eshfemme |
Aug-22-08 04:24 AM |
#50 |
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I think it looks pretty inclusive |
Dorian Gray |
Aug-22-08 07:30 AM |
#52 |
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Well, it's not up to modern scholarship standards. |
Coventina |
Aug-22-08 11:18 AM |
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There are some odd points , such as item 51 |
Gormy Cuss |
Aug-22-08 11:35 AM |
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No, You're Not. There Was Nothing But Facts In There And I'm Amazed Someone Could Feel 'Squeamish' |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Aug-22-08 11:50 AM |
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84 & 88 are rather interesting. |
trotsky |
Aug-22-08 11:57 AM |
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all I see is the A..D. & B.C. thing's been redefined -- |
elehhhhna |
Aug-22-08 12:10 PM |
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33 is incomplete. 80 is just wrong. |
freestyle |
Aug-22-08 02:48 PM |
#72 |
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Perhaps "basis" or "main influence" is a better choice? |
GreenPartyVoter |
Aug-22-08 03:13 PM |
#76 |
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It seems more or less okay. Any areas you feel uncertain about, make sure your kiddo knows what |
GreenPartyVoter |
Aug-22-08 03:11 PM |
#75 |
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I see three flaws. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Aug-22-08 03:36 PM |
#79 |
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Seems pretty Jesus-centered to me |
XemaSab |
Aug-22-08 03:54 PM |
#82 |
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I find that syllabus to be unacceptably loaded. I wouldn't want my kid to be taught |
bean fidhleir |
Aug-22-08 04:10 PM |
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I am a Christian and that seems too Christian oriented to me. |
SmileyRose |
Aug-22-08 04:24 PM |
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Let's see. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Aug-22-08 05:05 PM |
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Jesus did not found Xianity. Others did. |
roody |
Aug-22-08 11:18 PM |
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Uhhh, I'm a historian. I will pick on one particular issue. |
michele77 |
Aug-22-08 11:43 PM |
#97 |
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Moses lead the Israelites out of slavery from Egypt? |
Lorien |
Aug-23-08 02:09 AM |
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? is Africa still "the dark continent"? and what about South America and Asia? |
ima_sinnic |
Aug-23-08 06:13 AM |
#104 |
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a bit clunky in phrasing, and not exactly questions i'd choose, but good enough for 6th grade. |
NuttyFluffers |
Aug-23-08 06:29 AM |
#105 |
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