So I have some questions. Is it okay to teach students about Gandhi and what he believed? I think we'd say yes. What about the teachings of Jesus? Gandhi used Jesus' ideas. Are we allowed to talk about Jesus in a secular sphere from even a purely historical view?
Jesus said "Love your enemies." Can I teach my students about those teachings, if it will help them not bully each other? I'm gonna keep on seeking out answers. What will honour people with different beliefs? Should I keep my mouth shut? Or am I keeping vital truth from very trusting children?
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Hey amygirl,
remember that martin luther king modeled his movement against gandhi's non-violent protest movement. Gandhi himself is quoted as saying "I like your Christ; I do not like your
christians." because he saw how English "christians" behave against his people under colonial rule. Martin Luther King is one of the world's best known peaceful social activists, but was also an ordained, practicing christian minister, and it was out of his faith that his beliefs came.
If you cant' teach about Jesus (even historically) try to teach him in context with other well-known people of the same message (if you are talking about non-violence): gandhi, martin luther king, Rosa Parks, etc. Or teach about gandhi and MLK - then you are covering the subject and not taking sides.
Hello,
If you are teaching a course on historical figures in moral philosophy, teach about Ghandi, Jesus, Led Zepplin or who ever. If you are teaching a history class with nothing but a passing reference to other persons of moral thinkitude, you would be ill advised to give more than passing attention to the life and beliefs of Jesus.
If you were to devote a class to Jesus and not have a valid excuse for it you risk devaluing his message. The kids will see through the point of the lesson.
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