abbott's man donnelly wants religion in school, page-31

Kellby,

I didn't mean to come across as confrontational, but come on mate, you said some bold statements.

"You only have to look at Tony Abbott to see what religion can do to a child!"

"When religion is forced into our education system you know their are serious dangers to our children's upbringing."

Using a prime minister as some sort of religion gone wrong detracts from your argument. He is a pillar of society and has dedicated his life to this country and volunteered to help others. I'd say his the perfect example of Christianity.

And you used the words "a serious danger to our children's upbringing". Honestly mate, with all of the things our children are exposed to on a day to day basis, religion is way way down on the lower scale of danger to our children.

Anyway, you failed to answer my question. I understand your stance and it has merit. I was just taking issue with what you said.

I'm a catholic who leans more towards being an atheist, so personally, i would prefer religion to take a back seat at school because i feel as though there is so much more a child could learn of value.

HOWEVER, as i said, if religion could be taught in a way that it develops the child as a person, then i am all for it. In another post we talked about how children today lack positive role models. If the religious classes could be taught in a way to develop our children to be more respectful, understanding and caring, then I am all for it.

As i said, if religion makes you a better person, then go for it. I'm not really sure how it can "seriously danger a child's upbringing." That is an exaggeration.

I'm not sure if religion is the answer for our curriculum, but I would be happy for some sort of personal development, whatever that may entail.