Faith Schools, Religious Education OR Philosophy for Life?

• published: 14 Dec 2015
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Faith Schools, Religious Education OR Philosophy for Life? We should remember that Ireland had much division and terrorism due to segregated schools into Catholic and Protestant and I understood there have been efforts to make Schools there MORE integrated in order that the SOCIETY becomes more integrated. Why then are we promoting and encouraging Faith schools now? I understand also there is discussion on changing the Religious Education content and new title for the subject. I think we should change it to PHILOSOPHY FOR LIFE. We should make the subject to be a very brief overview on maybe 6 or 8 main religions to include the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith and how they are interlinked and with the history of how the concept of God began and how people lived in ancient times i.e. animal and human sacrifice. To make them aware that due to the many contradictions in the "Holy" books, the Bible and Qur’an are NOT reliable or the “perfect” word of God that we should try and follow "word for word” or “ad hoc” on based on knowing only a few verses as some “radical believers” try to do. Their error is they act on their book without knowing both the Bible and Qur'an in particular which both need to be read together as they are "linked" message. Let them be referred to www.ACertainMyth.com (A Certain Myth oR iS iT tRUE) which is illustrated and created with the knowledge of the Bible and Qur’an. Students need to be aware that the “Qur’an DOES confirm Jesus is the Son of God for instance (please see https://youtu.be/2TjPy8frS1Y) and then has a verse contradicting that “fact”. They should be informed that the Qur’an does confirm we should read and believe the scriptures and Prophets from “aforetime” (Surah 4:136) which are all in the Bible. Then we could touch briefly on the Greek and other main philosophers, to include the Greek Myths, plus Atheism and Evolution. Then make the subject a place to discuss the modern concept of setting goals, being positive, being aware we do not have to let life “take us over” due to a superstitious belief in a "destiny" or astrology we cannot “change”, but we can plan our life and work towards aims and goals suitable for our talents and desires. That many believe in God and many do not, for many strange things are inexplicable in the unscientific world of “belief” and also in scientific world of quantum physics, physics and astronomy being equally amazing. We should briefly touch on how we might attain a “happy” life by having a balanced life with a goal and self discipline. While we continue to have Faith Schools it may be advisable to Compulsory independent ATHEIST teachers into EVERY secondary school that teach this “Philosophy for Life” subject and provide the counselling as well so that children that may be exposed to extremist or even moderate religious teachings can “hear” an alternative balanced view about life and God and this “segregation” of “mind” is not promoted from generation to generation. Please note that the Qur’an has in Surah 5:51 says “do not take Jews and Christians for friends” this is directly anti semitic and anti Christian and integration will now not occur if this verse not addressed. The Philosophy for Life subject could also be the subject where Counselling for every child is set up, either with the teacher, or counsellors brought into schools. Not necessarily highly trained but trained especially for schools and this task perhaps. For them to discuss privately with the child maybe every term or year, the childs life, their hopes for their future career and to assist them to identify what they are good at and like and direct towards possible careers. To discuss if they have any abuse or other problems at home, advice on the child line number or other advice if something is going on at home or after school. Or if depressed, bullied at school, or similar and to advise and assist where necessary. It is a time and place for them to look at their life and the direction of it and to help them see a better way of doing things if their family life is not good. Please see www.ACertainBattle.com and www.ACertainMyth.com