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Should Bible Classes Be Taught In Public Schools

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Do you support the state of Georgia's decision to allow public high schools to offer elective courses involving the teaching of the Bible? Certain States are, also, considering the passing of a bill to allow Bible classes to be offered in public schools. Although, some feel as if church and state should remain separated, but the opposing side feel as if church and state should simply admix. I believe that Bible classes should be allowed as a part of high school curriculum.
The purpose of a Bible class would be to teach students about the places and occurrences that took place. It would only educate those about the stories in that are found within Bible, not to promote a religion. Georgia's senator stated, “The courses will not is any way indoctrinate students in religion, and the classes will be taught in an objective and non-devotional manner”(Williams). Due to this being a non-devotional style of teaching, it would be feasible for many, even if they do not use the Bible in their own lives or religion, to be able to learn about Middle Eastern history. Having this source of teaching, would allow more diversity in what and in how the students learned. “The Middle East is one of the most complicated and …show more content…

There are several arguments to support this side. There are so many diverse religions and schools should not be able to choose just one to provide. The Rev. Barry W. Lynn states “Americans practice at least 1,500 different faiths, and 20 million Americans do not subscribe to any faith at all. That’s why our public schools should not single out any particular faith’s holy book for special treatment”(Lynn). It is also, seen as disrespectful to put one’s faiths or beliefs above others. “When a public school sets up an entire course of the Bible, it sends an inappropriate message: that those religions are more important than others”(Lynn). Those who have this view have many valid reasons to support

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