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So you're opposed to literature then.
I don't think you understand how literature works.
So you're opposed to literature then.
I don't think you understand how literature works.
Do explain. How does literature work?
You want them to learn without thinking? Tall order.
So you're opposed to literature then.
I think what's idiotic is to proclaim that children shall learn scientific principles exclusively (without thinking). As though all fiction should be banned by the state.
There's a reason science and math are not the only subjects in school. Besides, we all know that even science and stats can be misconstrued. Kids need to be able to think critically, not just have scientific fact downloaded to their brains (as though that's even possible).
The story might be fiction the but the purpose and meaning behind them are not. Well unless they are written by complete idiots or read by complete idiots ex. the Twilight series for both. Too bad most people are stupid. When you do not read literature properly it is just a made up fairy tale but if you understand the meaning it is not. I like the example of A Clockwork Orange some people see it as a highly disturbing book that needs to be banned and it is if you are ****en stupid but if you understand it's commentary on society it is not fiction but rather truth.
The story might be fiction the but the purpose and meaning behind them are not. Well unless they are written by complete idiots or read by complete idiots ex. the Twilight series for both. Too bad most people are stupid. When you do not read literature properly it is just a made up fairy tale but if you understand the meaning it is not. I like the example of A Clockwork Orange some people see it as a highly disturbing book that needs to be banned and it is if you are ****en stupid but if you understand it's commentary on society it is not fiction but rather truth.
Science class is not the place for fairy tales if you cannot understand that concept you need to go back to school yourself.
Science class is not the place for fairy tales if you cannot understand that concept you need to go back to school yourself.
Are you alluding to the fact that literature is subjective?
My point here is you have to teach and make kids think for themselves but they can't unless you give them the facts to draw their own conclusions sadly most children do not learn that.
And you are the ultimate authority on what is and is not a fairy tale?
You may believe the Bible to be a fairy tale, but it does in fact contain a lot of actual history. More truth in that book than what atheist choose to call "fiction", get over it.
Admittedly, I'm confused with your statement.
If a teacher assigns a book, let's say To Kill A Mockingbird, and the pupils read the book, do you think most would draw their own conclusion?
Should the teacher interject his/her own knowledge about the subject?
And you are the ultimate authority on what is and is not a fairy tale?
You may believe the Bible to be a fairy tale, but it does in fact contain a lot of actual history. More truth in that book than what atheist choose to call "fiction", get over it.
The teacher should guide the students along and hopefully they learn how to draw their own conclusions sadly most students only take a book at it's face value. The same people who take a book only at face value are the same people who follow the bible literally and don't question what it means this includes creationists.
Admittedly, I'm confused with your statement.
If a teacher assigns a book, let's say To Kill A Mockingbird, and the pupils read the book, do you think most would draw their own conclusion?
Should the teacher interject his/her own knowledge about the subject?
And you are the ultimate authority on what is and is not a fairy tale?
You may believe the Bible to be a fairy tale, but it does in fact contain a lot of actual history. More truth in that book than what atheist choose to call "fiction", get over it.
Science class is not the place for ancient history either. Bibles don't belong in public school...EVER. Or Korans for that matter unless the class is Religion and then we need to teach ALL religions equally.
There is a difference between teaching that something exists and teaching that something is wrong.
Science class is not the place for ancient history either. Bibles don't belong in public school...EVER. Or Korans for that matter unless the class is Religion and then we need to teach ALL religions equally.
becuase you want them to teach something you believe is right.
and the question amounts to this:
why is it i IF i wanted to teach that homosexuality is wrong.....your against it....
but if you want to teach homosexuality is right, your for it.
why is it you get to make the decisions of what is taught.
my point of view is either one should not be taught at all.
this goes back to the same old problems of the world ,of people wanting to force other people to do things.
Science class is not the place for ancient history either. Bibles don't belong in public school...EVER. Or Korans for that matter unless the class is Religion and then we need to teach ALL religions equally.
There is a difference in reading a work of fiction and studying science. You know this but since you have nothing else......
and even though i am religious i agree with you.
what i dont like is when people put forth political and social agenda in our schools....schools are not for that reason.
and even though i am religious i agree with you.
what i dont like is when people put forth political and social agenda in our schools....schools are not for that reason.
You are making an incorrect assumption here. It is where you give me a position I did not take. Can you figure out where?