[PDF] Humanism, What's That?: A Book for Curious Kids By Helen Bennett
Humanism, What's That?: A Book for Curious Kids
Mrs. Green is teaching her daily science class one day when suddenly she receives terrible news: A popular student named Amanda has been struck by a car on her way to class and is now hospitalized with serious injuries. "Let?s all pray for Amanda," says one earnest classmate. "Surely God will make her well if He hears our prayers." Mrs. Green is confronted with the dilemma that every public school teacher must be ready to deal with. While the church-state separation laws won?t allow school prayer, Mrs. Green wants to do something to help her students cope with a life-threatening situation that has raised deep questions.Thus begins a conversation between teacher and students that forms the basis of this thoughtful work. Starting with the historic concept of separation of church and state, the curious youngsters? insistent questions lead to a consideration of philosophic issues: Why shouldn?t they pray for Amanda in class? Why do some people believe in God while others don?t? Is there
Product details: Humanism, What's That?: A Book for Curious Kids
Author : Helen Bennett
Pages : 77 pages
Publisher : Prometheus Books
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ISBN-10 : 1591023874
ISBN-13 : 9781591023876
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