Ayam Jabr believes that religion, faith, and spirituality do not increase or decrease creativity. When being asked how art education support students with religious identities. Moreover, Ayam said all art in religion is forbidden at all unfortunately.
I am glad to see the art of Bridgett Crutchfield, who sees religions in a critical way. Somehow I am very happy to see that SoN isn’t only welcoming people with faith but also welcomes people who challenge aspects of faith.
I am not an atheist or religious. I don’t believe in God and not not believe in God. I believe ‘believe’ as a term is problematic. I would either know ‘God(s) exist’ or know ‘God(s) don’t exist’. Before I could do so, I would not choose to ‘believe’. Some may call me agnostic or a doubter, even though it’s not precise. (I hope that Agnosticism would also be included in the list of key words.)
If anything, I am a huge believer in ‘talking’. I encourage the talking of religions. Anybody of religions or atheism, to be able to promote their own beliefs; and others should be able to challenge their own beliefs. I am against any kind of censorship. I would stand up, in my own teaching practice, if any one of my students does not let the others (whom they may not agree with) talk.
These issues may have to be done with ‘trigger alert’ and other careful practices. However, Higher education should be a place for free and open intelligent discussions. I’m glad that SoN has done a great demonstration, which gives me a sense or courage.