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| eRRaTiK |
| quote: | Originally posted by Beat Blog
A majority of it isn't about learning the bible etc, but learning about morality and general issues in life such as homosexuality, abortions and terminal illnesses; not that much to do with "God" really. |
I've learnt about all those things and I've never been religious, and I attended public school all my life.
Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion. -- Gandhi
How bout all schools, private or public, focus on teaching life and not religion? |
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| Beat Blog |
| quote: | Originally posted by eRRaTiK
I've learnt about all those things and I've never been religious, and I attended public school all my life.
Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion. -- Gandhi
How bout all schools, private or public, focus on teaching life and not religion? |
That was my point; that RE has basically nothing to do with religion, hence why private schools aren't all that different to public schools in regards to religion.
Comprende?
We had to go to compulsory mass usually about three times a year, for big occasions. I really dislike mass, but every once in a while it's good to have some quiet time to reflect on your own thoughts and to hear an old child molester spread his wisdom...:stongue: |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by Beat Blog
Also, although religious ethos may not be important to you, nor me, it is VERY important to some people in the country. |
which is fine. well, not really but thats another argument :D but you cant exclude prospective pupils because they dont fit your particular bias very well. |
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| Beat Blog |
| quote: | Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
which is fine. well, not really but thats another argument :D but you cant exclude prospective pupils because they dont fit your particular bias very well. |
Sorry, I kind of hijacked this thread with my original post, but, going back to your original point, I don't think this is unfair.
This is a crap analogy, but it's the best I can think of for now: the police don't take people over a certain weight, or universities won't take you unless you have achieved certain academic results, because you won't perform well otherwise.
Why shouldn't catholic schools exclude you if you can't fulfil the "spiritual requirements" (wank wank) that they want? They're trying to create a school of people with a common belief and common goal, just like a Jewish or Islamic school does, and having atheists or agnostics in their school won't help.
The funny thing is...how do you prove to the school that you're Catholic? Or any religion for that matter? :stongue: |
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| narcism |
| This really isnt a current issue, look at other religious private schools, there is no way i would be been allowed to study at a jewish school for example. |
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