Religion

I guess my thoughts about teaching religion in a classroom vary. I do believe students need to know how religion has affected the world. In teaching history, I don't think we can really get around it especially with the war in Iraq and all that history of violence, But I'm with you Kate, I would wouldn't feel comfortable teaching about a religion I don't know much about. I have studied many religions, but I still think it would be best to bring in a guest speaker who really knows what they are talking about. I also think you would have to have a serious talk to your students about being respectful of others beliefs and that we are here to learn and not argue about who is right or who's wrong when it comes to religions matter.