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Of course it should be taught, but only at high school and college levels, when (most) students can make decisions for themselves and classes are voluntary.
Whether you're a devout believer or just someone who thinks that religion is the most destructive invention man has ever created, there is no denying that it's a huge part of human studies. Practically every culture has a dominant religion; you can better understand a culture if you understand their belief system.
I can't even see atheists having a problem with Religious Studies. To them, it's just another mythology class. 
I personally find the whole subject extremely fascinating.
EDIT: Now that I look at Havoc's post again, I think I completely misinterpreted what he was trying to say, but that's OK because I think my little shpeel on Religious Studies is still relevant. XP |
What I meant was that it should not be taught as a forced subject like Math or English. Some schools over here have it as a steady period for twice a week, forcing you to learn about it. Instead they should make it some after school activity or something. If people want to get involved, they will get involved. If they think it's a load of bullcrap, then they won't go. It should be as easy as that. But unfortunatly the church is still sliding the bible up everyone's asses unasked.
But hey, I went to a christian school for almost 12 years in total and I came out unharmed.
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