Neil deGrasse Tyson: Bible in Classroom

atheismrotsthebrain Says:

Apr 25, 2012 - When you want to talk English let me know...

KevTheYoungMusicGeru Says:

Apr 26, 2012 - that letter to the editor was badass!

MrMphloI Says:

Apr 27, 2012 - Lol, They have Religion in science class in the US?What a bunch of fucking goons Lmao!

nsaylor9 Says:

Apr 28, 2012 - Yes, some of our schools do. And these same people wonder why our educational system is shit.

dtoiam Says:

Apr 28, 2012 - The Bible shouldn't be taught as science or in a religiously promotional manner in public schools, but I think we should teach it as literature using the King James Bible, the classical literary style. The Bible has been a foundational text in Western Civilization, not in all its details, but in overarching themes that has had a profound impact on Western culture. To be ignorant of it, is to be ignorant of a portion of Western Civilization.

vumanhle1965 Says:

Apr 29, 2012 - Religions is the root of all of our problems

basketballjocks Says:

Apr 29, 2012 - exactly. i was raised jewish, and was sent to hebrew school for 6 years. I learned more about what judaism is, and the impact it has had on the world, in a semester long history class.

kountry51 Says:

May 4, 2012 - I think the bible should be taught to those who want to learn it.Even in school.It should be a choice.Science or the Bible.or both..I am for both

FaceOfGod2 Says:

May 7, 2012 - Let science do science and religion do spirituality. Spirituality is a real thing as much as science is. Perhaps they shouldn't be allowed to cross paths as science deals in the physical world while religion should focus on more philosophical connections. IDK

Violatedfilms Says:

May 7, 2012 - If you made science a choice, then why not make math a choice, or social studies a choice. Science is fundamental to logical thinking and should be required, religious studies is interesting, but not fundamental.

nissanelement43 Says:

May 9, 2012 - Yeah you don't know. Neil Degrasse's spirit is as endowed and blessed as someone who believes in religion. The Universe is Neil's God and it's mystery serve as his sermons that alleviate his suffering. Take that to the mental bank

cbtiff Says:

May 11, 2012 - I have to disagree, though I understand your perspective. The reason I have to disagree is because spirituality is not exclusive to religion and science can be very spiritual - plus many sciences started from a philosophical question, it is a foundation for many if not all scientific studies.Because science and religion both have grounds in philosophical questions and spirituality, I do not see a way to keep them separate. And thus they will always butt heads.

NaziArabianJew Says:

May 15, 2012 - Okay, I want to learn about the Infinity Puzzle and Evolution in church. You see how ridiculous that sounds? It shouldn't be a choice because those two do not co-exist.

Mmmathers4 Says:

May 16, 2012 - I had a little talk with my dad once. He supports teaching science and religion. My point was some places were teaching religion as a SCIENCE credit instead of an English or Language Arts or whatever you want to call it. You cannot take something that is the opposite of science and teach it AS science for a science grade.He agreed with me afterwards. I'm not against any religion being taught in school, it just can't be presented as science.

001SpecialAgent Says:

May 22, 2012 - I'm a young earth creationist, conservative Christian, and you're absolutely right.

pittbullrauljag Says:

May 24, 2012 - 500 years ago scientist could not express theroies/opinions that contradicted established religion. Today nobody can question scientific beleifs or express a different theory/opinion.Science has always been; I thought about asking questions? testing the limits of understanding. In practical terms evolution and creation have become as rigid as religion was during the dark ages. The excuse is seperation of church and state.I just wish scientist were a little more open minded...lol

TheBetterGuy999 Says:

May 24, 2012 - the universe can wait if your homeland is abut to under go intellectual collapse

nolielhaven Says:

May 26, 2012 - Yes it is. It creates boundaries and opposite sides when there are none. We are all naturally intelligent and compassionate beings. We evolved because we are loving creatures we evolved because we are good in our minds if our thoughts are not poisoned with dogma and superstition. We evolved because we have intelligence to make us see what is wrong and what is right for the society that makes up not countries or groups or religions, but ALL OF MANKIND!

jts21590 Says:

May 26, 2012 - It depends on the teacher honestly. Most states have their law set up so that (non)Intelligent Design and Evolution must both be mentioned when speaking on the origin of the planet and the human species.Most science teachers will give a good week on evolution, the big bang, etc etc. Then they will give one quick line on a power point slide that says something cocky like " Or God just did it!" :)But, to your point, yes. Sadly, religion is included and brought up way too much in our classrooms

gamesbok Says:

May 27, 2012 - That a bit of a generalization from Blake isn't it?

gamesbok Says:

May 27, 2012 - I think the science v religion debate was over the day they put lightening rods on churches.

gamesbok Says:

May 27, 2012 - "Question with boldness even the existence of a god." - Thomas Jefferson"I have found Christian dogma unintelligible. Early in life, I absenteed myself from Christian assemblies". - Benjamin Franklin"The divinity of Jesus is made a convenient cover for absurdity". - John Adams"Religious bondage shackles and debilitates the mind and unfits it for every noble enterprise." - James Madison"The Bible is not my book nor Christianity my profession."― Abraham LincolnThese guys?

Madcapredcap Says:

May 28, 2012 - The sound quality is kind of poor