Requiring the teaching of religious tolerance in state schools is being put forward as a no-brainer. It comes as members of Muslim communities, making submissions on the Terrorist Fighters Bill, have raised concern that the only view of Islam that New Zealanders are getting is through news reports about terrorism. 40% of NZ state primary schools open the door to Christian Missionaries through the Bible-in-Schools program while shutting out knowledge of other religions. Children can spot hypocrisy a mile off. Principals segregating school children into Christian vs Opt-outs send the absolute worst message about tolerance for minorities we can think of. A case of do as I say, not as I do. Is it time to switch to Inclusive Religious Education where QUALIFIED teachers teach children about MANY of the popular world religions? nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11366620
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 07:15:50 +0000