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“Religious education is only valuable intellectually, if the child is educated in a religion versus [just] about a religion. I don't believe you can have both.” quote by Susan Jacoby
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“Religious education is only valuable intellectually, if the child is educated in a religion versus [just] about a religion. I don't believe you can have both.”

Susan Jacoby

About This Quote

Religious education is valuable only when it teaches about a religion, not merely about religion itself.

In simple terms: Teaching about a faith is more valuable than abstract religion study.

Key Takeaway

Focus on concrete religious teachings.

Themes

education religion intellectual

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • school curricula
  • faith formation
  • parental guidance

Key Concepts

theology pedagogy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance doctrinal teaching with critical inquiry?
  • What benefits arise from studying religion abstractly?
A Different Perspective

May neglect critical thinking about broader religious concepts.

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