IMO, I can't believe that any religion is still taught in public primary schools. I would much prefer my children attended a class which taught understanding and respect for ALL people no matter what their faith/beliefs/race.
Religion classes do teach this.

I do think there is a place for teaching Religion in public schools b/c it is a part of life that kids need to know about to understand the world and news etc. And I think most public schools do teach about all the major religions, don't they?? It's just that private or catholic schools focus mainly on their religion but also teach about the others.

I kinda agreed with what they were saying on sunrise that Humanism doesn't consider itself a religion so why should it be an option for the 'religion' class in school. Instead, the principles of humanism i.e. moral and ethical values should be taught to all kids. I thought they would have been already, but if not than we definately should be giving our kids some kind of moral education!!

So is this only in Victoria?