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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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In addition, the school enriches students' spirits through teaching about

In addition, the school enriches students' spirits through teaching about Christianity.

In addition, the school promotes/improves students' spirits through teaching Christianity.

Hi,

Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
  

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Hi, teaching about Christianity >> to me, this means that they explain something related to Christianity. ); doctrine may or may not be included. teaching Christianity >> to me, this means that they teach Christian doctrine.

  • Hi, teaching about Christianity >> to me, this means that they explain something related to Christianity.
  • ); doctrine may or may not be included.
  • teaching Christianity >> to me, this means that they teach Christian doctrine.
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Hi,
teaching about Christianity >> to me, this means that they explain something related to Christianity. For instance, religion could be taught from a historical point of view (how Christian religion spread, or its relationship with Judaism, etc.); doctrine may or may not be included.

teaching Christianity &
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TanitHi,

teaching about Christianity >> to me, this means that they explain something related to Christianity. For instance, religion could be taught from a historical point of view (how Christian religion spread, or its relationship with Judaism, etc.); doctrine may or may not be included.

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That depends on whether you speak to a priest or to an atheist teacher.
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Marius HancuThat depends on whether you speak to a priest or to an atheist teacher.
Thanks, Marius.

Do you imply that a priest would use "enrich" while an atheist teacher "promotes/improves?"
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Certainly not. Think a bit.
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Marius HancuCertainly not. Think a bit.
Thanks, Marius.

I've read the whole thread again, but there's no way I can figure it out. English is not my mother tongue, and I just don't have the instinct about that question.

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