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At school today, we were discussing the French Revolution in History class. The teacher was talking about how back then 97 % of French people were Catholic and they stuck firmly to tradition. We then started contrasting that to these times.
Then out of the blue he asked how many people believed in a Christian God. Not one person put their hand up. I didn't at first because I was embarassed, but then I did. I was the only one.
Later I was thinking.. I'm not sure it was right for my teacher to ask this. Is there any sets of rules on this type of thing? Like are teachers not meant to discuss issues like religion, politics, etc? I'm usually pretty closed-up about this kind of thing.
It really bothers me when I think about it, because I don't see why it was necessary. I graduate high school in a few months and was thinking of saying something to him at the end of the year. So, can someone let me know their opinion on this? Was it wrong for him to ask this?
Thanks.
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Teachers can discuss religion and politics, especially considering how relevant in today's world. I think it'd be hard to pretend they didn't exist, and your education be lacking if they avoided both topics.
I went to school in Canada so our rules are different. To be honest, I don't see what the big deal is. If you had a problem with it you could have not raised your hand. Your teacher would have sensed that he wasn't going to get any responses and stopped persuing it. I don't really think you have a case against your teacher because you haven't suffered any harassment for admitting your religious beliefs that you've mentioned. Most people probably left the class and forgot about it.
If it's really an issue you can mention that you felt uncomfortable when he asked it, but I'd do it as soon as possible because he probably didn't think it was a huge deal and it will slip his mind.
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Thanks for your opinion. I probably am making a big deal about nothing. It's just I've never been asked anything like that before. Anyway, I've put it all in perspective now. Thanks again.
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