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John Doe · #31 12-04-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MTI

What qualifications do public school educators have in teaching the concepts of any religion? Perhaps they should leave it to those better qualified.

One of my ex-law partners has a Masters in Divinity from Emory University in Atlanta, burned out on law and now teaches 10th grade in a public (very impoverished) school. I think he is qualified, if not overly so.

But I don't necessarily think religion should be taught in public school, but since I pay for it and don't use it, I could care less if it actually is being taught.

John Doe · #32 12-04-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Also why would they be overwhelmed in the real world? Even if they were, is religion that necessary a skill that they need to have it to survive?

Think more along the lines of the kid in K(ha!)ollege who flunked out his first semester because he never had a beer before and drank himself into a .00GPA.

John Doe · #33 12-04-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by danwatt

There is plenty of exposure to religion in school. Take any history course and they will cover the different religions pertaining to whatever culture is being studied. Some of it gets pretty in depth since religions play a huge part in different civilizations. But having the school administration support or recognize one religion over another in an official manner should be avoided. School is for education, not for practicing religion.

I don't disagree with most of this--some of it pretty obviously fits with what I have posted, but don't tell those stupid Jesuit High grads I grew up with that seem to all practice medicine or hold the title of CEO.

MTI · #34 12-04-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

One of my ex-law partners has a Masters in Divinity from Emory University in Atlanta, burned out on law and now teaches 10th grade in a public (very impoverished) school. I think he is qualified, if not overly so.

If I understand the degree correctly, the field of study for the degree is somewhat limited in it's scope to Christianity, which means that he could be "riffing" on quite a few other theologies.

Mistress · #35 12-04-2008, 04:50 PM

What a load of crap.....lets just hand over the keys to the village. Can't we all just celebrate together?

John Doe · #36 12-04-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MTI

If I understand the degree correctly, the field of study for the degree is somewhat limited in it's scope to Christianity, which means that he could be "riffing" on quite a few other theologies.

I've never been to his class, but I know he doesn't go to church and drinks a lot of bourbon on the weekends

Botnst · #37 12-04-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

I've never been to his class, but I know he doesn't go to church and drinks a lot of bourbon on the weekends

C&E Whiskipalean?

A264172 · #38 12-04-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

I've never been to his class, but I know he doesn't go to church and drinks a lot of bourbon on the weekends

Communes with the spirits eh.

Ever get around to that bottle of Blantons we talked about?

dynalow · #39 12-04-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

I don't disagree with most of this--some of it pretty obviously fits with what I have posted, but don't tell those stupid Jesuit High grads I grew up with that seem to all practice medicine or hold the title of CEO.

Wait a minute... you mean you missed out on declining latin verbs...and don't appreciate the intrinsic value that lies therein?

Amo, amas, amat......

What better training for CEO's and doctors than learning the Dead Language?

Mistress · #40 12-04-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dynalow

Wait a minute... you mean you missed out on declining latin verbs...and don't appreciate the intrinsic value that lies therein?

Amo, amas, amat......

What better training for CEO's and doctors than learning the Dead Language?

Does pig latin count? Mea culpa....

John Doe · #41 12-04-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by A264172

Communes with the spirits eh.

Ever get around to that bottle of Blantons we talked about?

No, strange story about that. I apparently have developed a sporadic allergic reaction to bourbon (and no I don't break out in a bunch of *********s

). My doctor and my MD FIL have it as well, and say it is quite common (esters, maybe?). One straight tanker and my face and throat get red about every third time I try it, so I have given it up as a staple. I don't start breathing bad, ect....but not interested in poking the monkey. I try it occasionally, and am told it may go away.

I DID however split a fifth of Pyrat Cask Rum with a guy a couple of weeks ago over some oysters and venison tenderloin. I would never (well, maybe once a year

) spread that kind of cash for my regular drink, but my it was grand.

Thanks for reminding me about Blantons: I'll put it on my Christmas list

John Doe · #42 12-04-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Botnst

C&E Whiskipalean?

Son of a Baptist Minister who walked out of there. He's the huge guy with the black beard in my duck hunting pics. Has a degree in philosophy from Millsaps College in Mississippi, too.

dynalow · #43 12-04-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

Does pig latin count? Mea culpa....

Omnis Gallia est tres divisa partem..............

...or words to that effect.

That's about all I remember of Ceasar. Never got around to Cleopatra.

Botnst · #44 12-04-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

Son of a Baptist Minister who walked out of there. He's the huge guy with the black beard in my duck hunting pics. Has a degree in philosophy from Millsaps College in Mississippi, too.

Man, Millsaps & Emory. The guy is a freaking genius. I could only dream my kids would have teachers like that in public school. I'm lucky if they got out of Prairieville A&M.

A264172 · #45 12-04-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by John Doe

No, strange story about that. I apparently have developed a sporadic allergic reaction to bourbon (and no I don't break out in a bunch of *********s

). My doctor and my MD FIL have it as well, and say it is quite common (esters, maybe?). One straight tanker and my face and throat get red about every third time I try it, so I have given it up as a staple. I don't start breathing bad, ect....but not interested in poking the monkey. I try it occasionally, and am told it may go away.

I DID however split a fifth of Pyrat Cask Rum with a guy a couple of weeks ago over some oysters and venison tenderloin. I would never (well, maybe once a year

) spread that kind of cash for my regular drink, but my it was grand.

Thanks for reminding me about Blantons: I'll put it on my Christmas list

Well, sorry to hear that. At least the issue doesn't trespass across the other available methods of communion. Better get some anyway though, when you risk it again, as you inevitably will, it might as well be for a good reason.