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Is it constitutional to teach about religion in public schools?
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∙ 16y ago
Yes, as long as it remains about religion and not conversion to the religion. It is similar to teaching science which in certain areas (ex.: creation) is also based on beliefs which some don't share.
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∙ 16y ago
Yes, it is constitutional for public schools to teach about religion in an academic context, as long as it is presented objectively as part of a well-rounded education and does not promote or endorse any particular religion. Teachers must approach the topic with sensitivity and respect for diverse beliefs to comply with constitutional guidelines on the separation of church and state.
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Is it constitutional to teach religion in public school?
Technically, yes.
Why is religion not involved in schools?
religion is a central part of many schools, both in the US and across the world. In the US, there are catholic schools and thousands of other faith-based schools. These schools are considered private schools, in the sense that they do not receive public funds. You must pay to attend these schools. they teach normal classes, but in addition, they also teach religion. Public funded schools are strictly forbiden from teaching religion, due to separation of state and church. If the public schools were to teach any religion, that could indicate a government preference for one religion over another, which is undesirable. Government and religion are treated separate, in order to acheive freedom of religion. State sponsored religion should be avoided, because it causes problems, such as civil war and oppression of other religions.
Should public schools teach kids about god and Jesus?
i think they should, but others disapprove because they may have a different religion, so i think that they should teach about religion in school.
Is creationism taught in Idaho schools?
In Idaho, public schools teach evolution as part of the state science standards. Creationism or intelligent design is not part of the official curriculum in public schools as they are considered religious beliefs rather than scientific theories.
How many US public schools teach the Bible?
A:Some public schools may well teach about the Bible in Comparative Religion studies, in conjunction with the holy books of other religion, or perhaps refer to it in Ancient History. Presumably, no United States public school would teach the Bible itself, because to do so contrary to the law would demonstrate Christianity as being opposed to the principles of good government and morality.
What is the point in private schools?
you learn lots more not like public schools public schools don't teach you any thing
Can an unwed teacher teach in public schools?
Yes.
Does public school in USA teach sat?
Well if you are in America then certainly yes! Public schools in USA does teach you SAT!
What religions are taught at school?
Well, christianity, hinduism, sikism, and jewism in my school.Answer:Most publicly funded schools do not teach religion. The exceptions are private religion based schools that teach their own faith.
Do all schools teach about drugs?
Public schools are required to educate kids about drugs, but some private schools do not teach anything about drugs or drug use.
What political party removed The New England Primer from Public School?
The ACLU, American Civil Liberties Union, brought a law suit against Christianity being taught in public schools. The Supreme Court ruled that public schools can not teach religion, because it violated the Separation of Church and State. The New England Primer was phased from schools.
Why should schools teach religion?
Turning it around, whatever you believe, religion is a vital force in our society worldwide with many more people professing to have some belief in one or many gods than profess to being atheistic so why would you want to deliberately exclude it from children's education? In fact if you do exclude it are you not de facto imposing a minority agenda (atheism or at least agnosticism) on them through ignorance? If people are to have true religious freedom (as I believe they should) then they need to know something about the various beliefs just as freedom of political belief requires you to have knowledge of politics.
