Religion to Get Into School?

Mrs_pbradley936

gabriel1980 wrote: »

how would they find out if your kid was christened or not?

There are church/parish records - so they would ask where you lived, how old the child was and find out that way. Usually the parent is asked to provide the proof/evidence. If they are going down that route just a certificate of baptism is not likely to be enough.

Mrs_pbradley936

BarryBlue wrote: »

It is not a problem with the argument. It is the justification. We are not living in the dark ages any more and we should not have to depend on [Text removed by Forum Team] belief to be educated or cured. Nor should church figures decide on who gets a handout based on being deserving or undeserving poor. We, as a sophisticated society, have a state to provide it.

That education of children by churches was all about perpetuating the myth and teaching them to know their place. They didn't do much of a job teaching most children to be literate or numerate, just who they had to worship. We are well rid of those times.

The Catholic Church has educated more scientists, doctors, nurses, and children than any other institution ever. It is complete nonsense to say that they teach fairy tales instead of science. Look at their results for science these days - they are usually better than other schools.

When I went to school I never confused Daniel in the lion's den with conduction, convection or radiation. Learning about Joseph and his coat of many colours did not stop me from getting 3 A levels in science and a degree in Natural Science from King's College in London. I think I know more about both Catholic education and science than many on this thread!