Went to Scotland for a few days, and I passed Newcastle I saw a huge sign "Science is the future. The future is here. Newcastle- science city". It was somewhat reassuring to see it. But on the way home, as I was approachign Newcastle I saw a different sign, even bigger and bolder "Have Faith in God". We seem to be kinda split in the UK. However, I think it's safe to say that we're heading towards an atheist future. So many young people are atheist, and when they grow up and become the teachers, the MPs, the lobbyists, they won't be in favour of pushing ridiculous beliefs down the throats of the following generations like they were pushed down theirs. Of course, I'm only basing this on Doncaster where religion is laughed at in assembly.
Actually, that just reminded me, back in year 7 (first year of high school. Age 11-12), Mr Haige was talking about achievement and made a spectacular speech during an assembly. "If you want to achieve in life, it starts here in school. If you fail school, you'll be stuck in a terrible job with a mean boss, long hours and small pay. And don't think any fairies will save you. When you die, you die. I don't care what religion you come from, Hindu, Catholic, Muslim or Jew, when you die you will never materialise on this earth again, nor will you materialise anywhere else. This is your one shot at life. Please, work hard and make the most of it."
Imagine that being said in Texas...
Actually, that just reminded me, back in year 7 (first year of high school. Age 11-12), Mr Haige was talking about achievement and made a spectacular speech during an assembly. "If you want to achieve in life, it starts here in school. If you fail school, you'll be stuck in a terrible job with a mean boss, long hours and small pay. And don't think any fairies will save you. When you die, you die. I don't care what religion you come from, Hindu, Catholic, Muslim or Jew, when you die you will never materialise on this earth again, nor will you materialise anywhere else. This is your one shot at life. Please, work hard and make the most of it."
Imagine that being said in Texas...
