Policy Option to Further Tolerance by Education
One of the steps to potentially advance tolerance for non-Christian Religions is teaching our youth of America the various types of religions and cultures that continue to be a way of life for millions of people globally. What must be essential when teaching these students the educational information about non-Christian religions is teaching this portion of a class, specifically in a history class, in a way that does not influence students to conformed to a religion or culture, but provide an understanding of the various lifestyles in today’s society. The importance of educating individuals about the various non-Christian religions would be a huge step to breaking misconceptions about individuals’ who identify with non-Christian Religions.
Our policy would be to incorporate education regarding the history and a basic overview of different world religions. Theology would be incorporated at a minimum basis, but required to have the base understanding of any religion.
This would be incorporated into the 7th and 8th grade history courses taught at major public schools. The structure of which would be:
How would this policy be implemented?
This policy would have to receive support from the State Board of Education, as it is not the job of the Federal Government to implement this policy. The Board of Education is decided by the governor of that stage for a majority of the States." according to the National Association of State Boards of Education
How would you be able to receive bi-partisan support among the States?
Although this plan will be popular in liberal states, we plan to draw support for conservatives as well. We feel that the correlation between understanding a religion and its beliefs in regards to tolerance and acceptance of others religions has a greater mission that party lines. In the day and age that we are in, the need for a better tomorrow is incredibly important .
How would you combat the issue of homeschooling and private religious schools?
By making it a mandatory course, like English and Science courses, homeschooling and religious schools would be required to teach it as well. However, there will be the issue of instructors pushing their own agendas, but the overarching push for this education outweighs that small percentage that would go against the policy.
How would you provide for equal representation of religions?
It's not secret that Christianity makes up for a large portion of education on religion in the United States. Our plan, however, would be the cover certain aspects for a delegated period of time.
For example:
Regardless of the nuances of each religion, that is the time allocated. We feel this will benefit not violating the Establishment Clause.
What if a parent wants to opt-out of the course?
When registering for courses each year, our plan would require parents and students to sign off on schedules. In middle school settings, this is fairly normal. If a parent is vehemently against this teaching of religious histories, then there is an alternative. The alternative course would be a History of Art course. We feel this would be an adequate alternative because it would give attention to the arts that was not previously there, and may introduce some religious aspects culturally that would promote tolerance as well.
Our policy would be to incorporate education regarding the history and a basic overview of different world religions. Theology would be incorporated at a minimum basis, but required to have the base understanding of any religion.
This would be incorporated into the 7th and 8th grade history courses taught at major public schools. The structure of which would be:
- 7th Grade Semester 1: World Geography
- 7th Grade Semester 2: History of World Religions
- 8th Grade Semester 1: History of Europe, North America, & Australia
- 8th Grade Semester 2: History of Asia, Middle East, & South America
How would this policy be implemented?
This policy would have to receive support from the State Board of Education, as it is not the job of the Federal Government to implement this policy. The Board of Education is decided by the governor of that stage for a majority of the States." according to the National Association of State Boards of Education
How would you be able to receive bi-partisan support among the States?
Although this plan will be popular in liberal states, we plan to draw support for conservatives as well. We feel that the correlation between understanding a religion and its beliefs in regards to tolerance and acceptance of others religions has a greater mission that party lines. In the day and age that we are in, the need for a better tomorrow is incredibly important .
How would you combat the issue of homeschooling and private religious schools?
By making it a mandatory course, like English and Science courses, homeschooling and religious schools would be required to teach it as well. However, there will be the issue of instructors pushing their own agendas, but the overarching push for this education outweighs that small percentage that would go against the policy.
How would you provide for equal representation of religions?
It's not secret that Christianity makes up for a large portion of education on religion in the United States. Our plan, however, would be the cover certain aspects for a delegated period of time.
For example:
- Week 1: History
- Week 2: Beliefs and Practices
Regardless of the nuances of each religion, that is the time allocated. We feel this will benefit not violating the Establishment Clause.
What if a parent wants to opt-out of the course?
When registering for courses each year, our plan would require parents and students to sign off on schedules. In middle school settings, this is fairly normal. If a parent is vehemently against this teaching of religious histories, then there is an alternative. The alternative course would be a History of Art course. We feel this would be an adequate alternative because it would give attention to the arts that was not previously there, and may introduce some religious aspects culturally that would promote tolerance as well.