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Bring the Bible back to schools – Mutjavikua

   It is a positive thinking, to at least feed the new generation spiritually. However, Bible study must start in the house, with families. As for Erongo Region in general, I suggest that more churches are erected, in stead of the Regional Liquor Board approving liquor licences, which applicants think is the only way of generating money. No, it is only generating poverty, family break-ups, unemployment, violence within families, violation of women and even minor girls. Alcohol is the biggest culprit to be fought down, as it creates low marals, low esteem, stupedity, un-wanted behaviour......... - Jacobus Viljoen

   Religion should never be merged with school, it creates yet another way to segregate learners based on religious views and this cannot happen. I am disappointed that the governor has suggested that a decline in children attending church has caused moral decline in society, speech like this only shows that he is intolerant of others' beliefs and wants to force religion upon the youth- just like what was done during the dark ages. Its important to respect all views, theist or non-theist, because ultimately it is ones own decision to behave in a manner which pleases him/her and one cant use religion as a scape-goat for such behaviour. If you need religion to keep you in check then you need to re-evaluate yourself. Seriously, with mindsets like this one can assume that if god was completely proven not to exist people would go about raping, killing and stealing because they no longer have religion to hold them back. Together as the new generation, lets build a Namibia in which all citizens are tolerant of each other, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation etc. Let us be an example to the rest of the world that harmony can be experienced on earth and not only in the pages of religious scripture. And this shouldn't happen only because we are "peaceful loving christians/muslims/hindus etc" but rather as good people, who are at peace regardless of religious belief. - Paul

   I support the ho.G overnor of Erongo , since the independence of Namibia community is living without God and did not know how to obey the Bible rules and to live with others in piece, all what they know is to fight and kill learning fron the movies and TV. - rukeeveni Haakuria

   Dear Bitterpoep, this is to correct you about hon. Mutjavikua's statement, which as far as I can remember is the second one this year. He is obviously having his nation at heart.The issue of teaching moral education is practice in schools.The subject is part of the curiiculum for grades 1-10.If it is not taught, we can blame it on schools.I am speaking from the perspective of a teacher educator, who have been teaching the subject to student teachers at the former colleges.My experience is that not all students were taking the subject serious, probably due to a negative attitude towards religion in some of them. The fact remains, training for the subject RME is there for students, even in the current B.Ed program.Where there is a will there will be a way - KaTangi

   Cleophas thats the first sensefull thing you ever said !! - Bitterpoep

   I am feeling pity for those who do not know yet that the Religious and Moral Education subject is existing in the National Curriculum. However, the problem is with our lack of understanding and fears especially among the national leaders. This subject therefore had been neglected since not even a syllabus was developed neither teachers were trained to teach the subject. Therefore, those of us who are still against the teaching of religious in Namibian schools are far away from world of modifying our young citizen's behaviours. Furthermore, I don't see any difference between the religions that are existing so far particularly in Namibia. The philosophy of religions is the same and it aims at one thing which is human lives and then facilitate these lives through enabling a human being to live in harmony, at peace and love other human beings. When we are talkng about religious study in our schools we mean teaching all religions. This therefore, will open the eyes of the children to realize that wherever one is going there are ethical rules, regulations, principles and values that are meant to guide people in life. I therefore, supporting the call of the honourable Governor. His call is not there to be criticised but to be supplemented with concrete ideas that will take us move ahead. We the members of pubplic are good at criticise but never fuel up with constructive alternatives. Not necessary to say the teaching of Bible, but I am saying the teaching of Religions in schools will make a difference among ourselves, which will change our behaviours to better especially among the young once. - Fillemon Z. Iyambo

   Mr. Cleophas Mutjavikua belongs to the people who don't understand modern society, also that religion or faith has anything to do with morals. The prisons are full of good Christians. The morals of the Bible are very questionable, except that they train for servile subjects (which seems to be his political agenda). The only thing which will improve the behaviour of the Namibian youth is to give them a perspective and hope here on earth instead of heaven ( a place too far away from Erongo) - Jochen Becker

   What about my kid who is Muslem, where do i stand in this situation? - Ann-Marie

   It is every parent`s wish and desire to give their children the best life they ever had. But parents have to differentiate what “best life” encompasses. We are having good morals because we were brought up differently than how we are parenting our children. The laws interfere with parenting putting us in fear of even punishing our children when they do something wrong. I took Biblical studies from Sub A to STD 6. I went to church every Sunday with my family and I thought my father was mean for not letting me do what I wanted. Today I know that I had good parenting. I am an ethical person with great values in our society; I have respect for everyone which I learnt from the word of wisdom at Okatana JP, SP and St. Josephs High. As evident, biblical study shape us to be good people in our communities and superb father and mothers who love family. That caring, respect and love we learn will make ethical individuals with skills to build our country. - Tate Kandido

   i totaly agree with the governer that the bible should be brought back to schools, maybe than can we have some love for each other and end tribalism in our country and learn how to live as a one nation. - Ndamona

   tell mutjavikwa that bible is known in Israel what is happening there and tell him Namibian existed before the bible and we were not the same as today. - toto

   I would agree with such an idea if it was for GRN to introduce "religious studies" but not to reintroduce "bible studies" in schools. Namibia is not 100% Christianity. our schools has learners who comes from homes of none Christian parents. we have great leaders in various fields with good moral values yet they can not even recite a single verse in the bible. the only best place for bible studies is church. religion should not enforced but it shall remain ones choice. Namibia is a democratic nation. lets stand up for our old slogan "education for all" not for Christianity! - hafeni

   Remain blessed Mr Mutjavikwa. I am fully supporting your golden Ideas. Bible Studies must be brought back to schools. The Bible is the strongest weapon to fight these moral decays we have in Namibian societies. - jossy

   I fully support the idea of re introducing bible studies. As a namibian who underwent the same teaching i have a good faith, respect of the elders including woman and children. Im 100% sure that this will bring a great change in our society. - Amuyagele Wilbard

   That is true, the Government must bring back Bible Studies at schools, we have pastors in our community`s they can help us to learn the children. - Yvonne

   Thanks Mr.Mutjavikua, God bless You...The Namibians have forsaken their creator and expect to live a peaceful life.Jesus is the prince of peace without him there no peace in your house(your heart).Bring back the Bible to school, God had a plan for us an still has a plan why he created you.To ignore him is the biggest blunder a man can make.God is love. - Saul Mengo

   Too much TALKING..NO ACTION!!!!! - Johanna

   This is true an i support Mr Cleophas on his speech, of course bring bible studies back so that we can eliminate some issue, there is nothing can change our nation if we don't have bible studies. - Skipper Emosho

   its the only solution... Jesus is the answer.

   This is so true, when we grew up we respected our parents and fellow Namibians. Now kinds 9 year old don't great old people, don.t have respect for them and swear just like they want before grownups. If you read the bible in Matthews you will now that is says that if you curse your parents you will surely die, That’s why we young people are dying… Bring back Bible studies… before it’s too late… - Estella Coetzee

   It's true that biblical instruction improves morality. Too much of moral decay in our society these days perhaps because people do not know what's right/wrong from the creation point of view. - juni

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