LogFAQs > #976084874

Realistically, this will 100% be abused to try and push Christianity. In addition, there are enough racist dickhead parents will will have an aneurysm at the thought of their precious baby learning about what those darkies do!!11!1

However, I'm more or less on board with the concept. I'd split the subject in 2 though. One class would be teaching about the actual religion, including core tenants and beliefs, major festivals and events and the context for all of these. The other class would effectively be rolled in with history and teach the effects that these religions have had throughout history. For example, Christianity is inseparably entwined with the history and development of Europe, as is Islam with Northern Africa and the Middle East.

Obviously there's way too many religions and sects to cover them all, but there should be more than enough time to go through Christianity, Islam, Judaism (mostly due to it's role in preceding the previous 2), Hinduism and Buddhism. I'd love to see Zoroastrianism, Sikhism and Paganism on that list too, but there's a limit to how much time is available and ultimately that should be focused on the most impactful ones.

This should be framed as "This is what was important to these cultures"