Believe Quote by Susan Jacoby
“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.”
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.
Focus on concrete religious teachings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- faith formation
- parental guidance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance doctrinal teaching with critical inquiry?
- What benefits arise from studying religion abstractly?
May neglect critical thinking about broader religious concepts.