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June 01, 2005
Let's Teach all the Important Myths in Public Schools
The Los Angeles Times published this letter in response to an op ed piece by David Gelernter that promoted teaching the Bible in public schools.
I agree wholeheartedly with Gelernter. Many of our public high schools and middle schools teach Greek, Roman and Nordic mythology.There is no reason why these courses cannot be expanded to include Christian and Hebraic myths.
Safeguards would, of course, necessarily be put in place to assure that teachers used the material objectively without regard to their personal religious beliefs.
Patrick I. O'Donnell
[emphasis added]
Gelernter's article seemed disingenuous, even dangerous, to me. However, I think Mr. O'Donnell has it right.
Posted by DuaneSmith at June 1, 2005 11:42 AM | Read more on Religion |
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