Religion In Non-Denominational Schools

Children may have to attend a school that is associated with their religion. It is always possible that this gives the child a different quality/balance of education. They may struggle to understand other people‘s religion or lifestyle choices. They may become confused or isolated and

They may try to teach about other religions but always talk more about their own without realizing it. The problem with this is many teachers do not know enough about their religion let alone others religions to teach a child the correct information on the subject (Godfrey). This leads to parents not wanting their children to take a public religion course based on the fact the a teacher may be biased and not teach it right. It does not teach their children how to be tolerant and accepting of any or all other religion if a course is centered around only one

I volunteered at Chiefland Elementary School, under Ms. Sidorenko’s supervision. After doing my twenty hours of volunteering at Chiefland Elementary School, I have gained new knowledge on how religion works in schools. If you grew up in a small town area like I did, you would know that religion around here is not a touchy subject with many people. Many faculty administrators who work in the school system happen to be Baptists or Christians. Therefore, people are able to throw in religious assessments here and there without getting into too much trouble. In this case, at this school, everyone goes to the same church or partners with each other’s churches. Before I go on, let me just say, even though I am a Christian, I think that religion shouldn’t be a topic talked during school hours. My reasoning for this is because children are there to get an education and to learn about the world around them. Teachers barely have enough time to teach the concepts that are mandatory, if we add religion it will just offend students and teachers won’t be able to get their job done. Now that society is changing and is starting to accept individuals more, I have noticed this school is having a hard time accepting that.

To begin with, forcing children into accept a religion of any denomination can potentially lead to opposition of faith

Religion is by far the most controversial and non-debatable topic in the world. The topic of religion is hard to speak about and debate because it is solely based on faith. Faith is defined as having complete trust and confidence in someone or something. Everyone has faith in something whether it’s having faith that a loved one’s surgery will go well or faith that they will win a race at a track meet. Many have faith on some things, but not someone like Buddha or Jesus or maybe Muhammad. But why is that? The answer is because the schools aren’t giving these kids any education when it pertains to beliefs and religion. As a result, young children and young adults do not know what they represent. Many atheists say that religion should not be discussed in schools at all because it offends their beliefs of not having any beliefs at all, but freedom of religion should express every type of belief briefly so kids have a true shot at picking a type of lifestyle to live.

I believe religion should not be taught in public schools because it brings all sorts of problems. Religion should be taught only in religious schools because the children who attend that religious school are sponsored by their parents. They are allowed by their parents. If teachers teach religion in public schools some students may not seem to care and take it offensive because it’s going against their free will and going against their parent’s statement.

The question of whether or not religion should be taught in public schools has been an ongoing debate among parents and teachers for decades. In the article “Religion and Education: The Pitfalls of Engaging a Complex Issue” Martin E. Marty and Jonathan Moore express their views on the matter. They express that religion in public schools could potentially bring conflict to families. They also support the other scenario that religion classes would inform students of the different beliefs of the people they will meet throughout their lives. Religion in the public school system is still an ongoing debate, one that needs to be resolved. The children that will be affected by the outcome of this debate are the future leaders of America, therefore, we should not take this decision lightly. Children everywhere and in all schools need to be taught about different religions so they can make a firm stand for what they believe in.

On the surface, this does not seem like a terrible idea-good values are being taught to kids at a young age, values that children carry into adulthood. However, the religion was being enforced by mandatory prayers (Lee). The students who were of a different religion and therefore could not participate in the Christian prayers were asked to leave the room. There were conflicts amongst religious groups because of the distress it caused the students’ parents, mainly of Jewish or Muslim faith. They felt that their children were being separated from the rest of their classmates and feared that their children would feel singled out because of religion (Lee). The Ontario appeals court agreed with the parents, saying that “there are less intrusive ways than public exercises to impart moral values” (Lee). Another incident in another school, located in British Columbia, showed another conflict amongst religious groups. Parents of this school board wanted to ban a book entitled One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dads, Blue Dads because it talks about same sex marriage (Church & State). This request was turned down, by a 7-2 majority, because there are members of the community which would be silenced had they accepted the ban. The court’s chief of justice wrote that though they value the religious views of the community, this was seen as an attempt to, “use the religious views of one

I of course have my own opinion on this matter. I would have to agree with Mann’s idea. I feel that teaching your child values and morals, is a key aspect of life. I want my children to learn good values and morals, children today lack them if they aren’t getting them at home. I know when I was in school, we were able to pray or speak of our religion without being concerned of offending another person. Now working in the school, you alway have to watch what you say and to whom you say it to. God, needs to be in our schools. There has been so many tragic school shootings, that I strongly believe if God was brought back into our schools, they would be shielded by God’s protection. A lot of students lack the guidance God gives you. Even values and what is right and wrong is now nonexistent. So many teachers are afraid to say anything due to parents now coming in and defending their child. They fear for their jobs and families. This should not be. If we instilled, God, faith, family, love, values, and morals into our children from home to schools there would be a world of difference in our society today. I myself have a hard time separating my God from my daily life. I am who God made me. My values, religion and morals make me the person I am today. I do not feel religion should be forced on you. I do believe in “In God We Trust” needs to be brought back in to everyday life. Education and religion are truly very

I still faintly remember the way my mother carried me as a toddler. She would wrap me in a colorful, African cloth and tie my to her back, knotting the cloth in front. I would rest my head on my mother’s back, listening to her steady heartbeat as it lulled me to sleep.

The subject of religion in public schools is one that has been debated vigorously and passionately. The warriors from the Right and Left fail to appreciate the facts because they are caught up in the rhetoric and have difficulty viewing this emotional topic dispassionately (Haynes, 2011). Both sides are right about one thing: this is an important subject.

I was appalled when the children were told that dinosaurs do not exist because there is scientific evidence that disproves this. I believe it is everyone’s freedom to have faith in whichever religion, but it is not acceptable to discredit hard evidence such as dinosaur fossils. I think that by exposing these kids to sessions like this, they develop an understanding that overrules any other influence in their life. They are told to completely reject ideas from any other religion that does not align with their own. I think it is more morally correct to allow for the children to explore other religions and learn what else is out there. Being open to listening to new ideas or other viewpoints allows for children to decide for themselves what it is they believe or reject. In regards to conformity, the

Religion is private, and schools are public, so it is appropriate that the two should not mix. To introduce religion in our public schools builds walls between children who may not have been aware of religion differences before (Brochure produced by the Freedom From Religion Foundation).

“In Educate Together schools, “faith formation” is regarded as a matter for parents. Groups of parents who wish to arrange for such classes, outside school hours, are facilitated to do so by the school’s Board of Management” (Áine Hyland and Brian Bocking, 2015). This is a way I would like religion to be taught throughout all schools in Ireland, as it includes children of all religion, but it leaves the option of sacraments to the parents. From my own experience in a roman-catholic school. Children from other religions in confirmation year were left out in most all discussion to do with

One of the avenues of influential learning is in school. The place where students spend half of their life. Going to school aids students in acquiring knowledge, establishing rapport and developing skills. When students attend school, they showcase not only their characters traits and attitudes, but they also carry with them their cultural differences and religious practices. (Green & Oldendorf, 2005). Looking at how diverse our society is, the question of teaching religions and their ideologies at a school-level rise. Whilst the state practices neutrality towards religion, there are still issues and challenges when it comes to accommodating religious diversity and its integration in the education system (Berger, 2013, p.104). Therefore, integrating religion in the education system can lead to