Monthly Archives: September 2017

“Should students learn about world religion in school?”

The world today is being controlled by an overwhelming ignorance that can be killed with knowledge and education. By educating our young we can fulfill the lack of knowledge and understanding that is bread from racism surrounding fellow religions. It will also contradict the racist ideologies that this generation is being introduced to. A child is not born racist, they a taught. It is extremely heartbreaking that such a new generation is being influenced by racism. Though, with the help of education from our schools we can teach the children how wonderful and unique each race/culture is. Furthermore, by doing so it will make them open-minded and respectful towards others, specifically minorities. Being taught, even the smallest bit, about different religions is such a great opportunity to be introduced to something entirely new. Due to this, it will make you open your mind to accept and appreciate the culture of the world. Many people, especially the young, are easy targets at being embarrassed towards their own culture because of all the ignorance that surrounds them. However, if the religions not as known to the western world are being taught, it will reassure and teach the young that you should not be ashamed of your culture and who you are. Moreover, it will create an unprejudiced environment that will influence all parties for the better. To be able to live, for the most part in an ignorant free world we must conduct change within our lives. To do so we must inculcate the many beautiful differences to our developing generation. Teaching to accept and respect can create a new wave of people that will be willing to take a stand against the bigotry. Not only would they be learning to stand-up but they will also be learning to have courage and to fight for the right thing. Implying the concept of having multiple religions in the world is one thing but to have people to act upon it is a whole new lesson they will be introduced to. The purpose of education upon this subject is not only to create an unbiased world but one that aspires to celebrate differences and courtesy.