Name: Let's teach religion -- all religion -- in schools
Uploaded: 2006-07-18T00:11:00Z
Duration: 24 min 31 s
Description: Philosopher Dan Dennett calls for religion -- all religion -- to be taught in schools, so we can understand its nature as a natural phenomenon. Then he takes on The Purpose-Driven Life, disputing its claim that, to be moral, one must deny evolution.

Philosopher Dan Dennett calls for religion -- all religion -- to be taught in schools, so we can understand its nature as a natural phenomenon. Then he takes on The Purpose-Driven Life, disputing its claim that, to be moral, one must deny evolution.

Let's teach religion -- all religion -- in schools

Religions, much like domesticated cows, have evolved over millennia through both natural selection and intentional human redesign. Treating religion as a natural phenomenon, not an untouchable mystery, invites open inquiry and informed citizenship. Teaching all religions factually in schools supports democracy and helps break cycles of ignorance. A million people gathered on the banks of the Ganges shows religion’s immense power to shape humanity.

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