This young persons frustration
is not unfounded, and completely understandable.
It's actually in the interest of the freedom of religion to
not teach it or allow it in any form in schools. It's largely a personal thing. Christians like to play at being
persecuted, when they themselves persecute others by their overbearing nature. Rabid atheists are just as bad. They
are as fanatical and disagreeable as their Christian counterparts.
It's not enough from some Christians to
have their faith and enjoy it. They feel insecure in themselves, so they have to loudly proclaim to others about
thier holiness. And a large political force has resulted from this insecurity. They would rather have Jesus' life
story rehashed every year for twelve years than an honest science deparment teaching evolution.
I agree with
the young man. No religion should be taught in schools at all. Nothing, not Christianity, Wicca, or what have you.
It's not fair to any of the parties involved.
One thing I find particularly hilarious. Back in the 1950's
when conformist culture was greatest, and Christian values supposedly reigned supreme, they had just as many
"Pregnant Prom Queens", and "Unwed Prom King Daddies". Such things were often dealt with secretly with a rusty
coathanger in some clinic lavatory. It was more important to have regular bowel movements than a decent orgasm. At
the peak of Christian power and moral rule in human history, we called it the "Dark Ages" because of the gross
ignorance and lack of understanding humans had about themselves and the world around them. The world was flat, the
sun revolved around the earth, and Jesus was coming back Any Time Now(tm).
Morals are not inimical to one
religion. I contest this young man's assertion that Christianity makes you a better and more moral person.
Survival is the highest law.
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