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Do you think the bible should be read in high school?

Asked by fluthernutter (6328points) August 14th, 2015 from iPhone

I agree that religion should not be taught in school. But I do believe that the bible can be read and studied like any other piece of writing without necessarily pushing the religious agenda.

Is this only possible in a college environment? If so, why is that?

I also recently had a conversation with my husband about the bible. I asked him why he’s never read it. His response was that he’s not religious. I wouldn’t consider myself religious either. But considering that roughly three out four people in our country believe in the bible, it seems like a pretty important text to be familiar with, no?

What do you think?
Leave the bible in the church?
Or is it worth studying (objectively) regardless of your beliefs?
Is the average high school student mature enough to separate the two?

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