Religion Is Good For Kids

Issues involving public schools and religion have been topics involving intense debate. It is difficult for the government to elucidate the appropriate boundaries of religion in the public schools. It is true that teaching about religion is permitted in the public education systems, but the real question is where the margin should be set between teaching religion and simply teaching about religion. It is almost impossible to teach about the history of the United States without teaching that religious beliefs associated with the history, artwork, and literature. More than the public is lead to believe, The Constitution permits religious activities in and around public school buildings. It is unfortunate that the

One of the most discussed topics in the modern world is children indoctrination into religion. Children aren't developed enough to decide in what to believe or disbelieve. Everyone is born without believing in a religion until it is either forced on them or they are developed enough to decide if one of the religions ''works'' for them or not. Mostly, parents are the most influential part in a child life. They decide what a proper education is to their successor and they impose their ideas to their child.

Children with religion in the classroom have better social skills. Kids with religion in their home are better behaved and adjusted than other children, according to a new study that is the first to look at the effects of religion on young child development. (Wenner, 2008)

Clearly, religion had a negative impact on Lily Sabbath, but in the real world, does religion have a positive or negative impact on children? John Bartkowski, a Mississippi State University sociologist and his colleagues asked the parents and teachers of more than 16,000 kids to rate how much self-control they believed their children showed, how often they exhibited negative or unhappy behavior and how well they respected and worked with their peers (livescience.com). The researchers then compared their answers to how often these children’s parents said they attended religious services, talked openly about religion with their child and argued about religion at home. The kids whose parents regularly attended religious services and talked openly with their kids about religion were said to have better self-discipline, social skills and learning abilities than kids with non-religious parents. The children whose parents often argued about religion were more likely to have these problems. Bartkowski noted that “Religion can hurt if faith is a source of conflict or tension in the family.” If religion has such a positive impact on children, why is there so much crime? Are crimes often connected to religious preferences?

1. SPIRITUAL- Spiritual health involves a child’s sense of worth and having placed in the world and being united with the environment. In childhood settings to feel Sense of worth in children, they need to be heard to fulfil their needs and interests (Thomas (1994) and Thomas and Shepherd (2000). Educators and parents create an environment for children to integrate experiences of self worth, calm, immobility and entertainment, enable children’s spirituality to be observed and nurtured through safe, secure and supported relationship (being, belonging and becoming; outcome-1) with children by educators and parents. Sometimes children’s spiritual wellness effects when and educators and parents make decisions for them and the children are told

The connection that we are able to build with ourselves with religion will make individuals more aware and have joy in their lives. The reason why we are able to have some enjoyment in life once we become “religious” is because we have been so focused on technological improvements that we forget the purpose of humankind. In today's society, we ask “what do you do for a living” like somehow the thing we do is a completely perfect representation of who we are. Technology has made humans “ into account with the calculated intention of their serving specific purposes” (Heidegger 44). In a modern society, we do things so naturally as if we were program to do so. A average normal American man gets up to go to work then comes home from work watches television for a while eats and sleeps over and over again everyday. Accountants calculate numbers, lawyers review the laws, politicians creates the laws and so on. We have completely forget what is is like to be human. Being human means, we as a community, communicate, have discussion, run, play, enjoy art, do art, dance, make music, ect. Being able to create that connection within a community will help create culture or a tradition that not everything involves happens at a fast pace. Heidegger states this idea that “the creativity which produces lasting works could strike new roots” (Heidegger 57). If one generation is able to create this environment then the next and so on will pass it on and

The “establishment” or “religion” clause of the First Amendment of the Constitution reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” (Education Week, 2003, para. 2). It is from this clause that the idea of separation of church and state comes. It is also the basis for much of the debate regarding the practice of religion in public schools (Education Week, 2003). One of the big questions regarding the religion issue is where to draw the line between separation of church and state and religious freedom. The practice of religion in public schools can balance these two ends by allowing students to individually

In the evolving age of science and technology the solid and proveable world is beginning to put our faith in higher beings and powers.For example, biopsychologist Dr. Nigel Barber predicts religion could die out by 2041 due to being replaced with materialistic items. A country’s GDP, local prices and human development index have caused Dr. Barber to come to the conclusion that the average country will be secular in 2041. In Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke, preachings and prophecies are dissolving as a god complex for a superior race and their devices grows. In the future, it is possible that religion will be replaced with machines and artificial intelligence

My family attended church regularly but it never clicked with me. I attended other religious denominations and felt no different towards religion. I am a stable individual with good morals and I have never committed a felony nor have I ever been incarcerated. I am not or have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol and narrowly missed being a teen unwed mother. There are between 80 to 100 percent of Americans imprisoned who claim to have a religious affiliation according to Denise Golumaski a research Analyst for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. So how then is religion better for rising children? I have to break from my bias and consider other factors. The numbers of people like me who have never been incarcerated but are affiliated with a religion. Also the element that certain lessons taught carry over into adulthood that are positive and provide a positive outcome.

Another reason why a variety of religions should be taught in schools is because it educates students so they can have a right to choose their religion. Many people tend to stick to their family religion because they are not educated about other religions and so they do not have the same flexibility as others when it comes to choosing a religion for themselves. If schools teach students a variety of religions, students will have an understanding of a wider range of religions and by having this knowledge, they are able to choose what type of faith they would like to believe in. Instead of teaching only one religion, a whole range of religions should be taught, in order for people to select a religion that they truly believe in. A fair amount

Religion in public schools have always been a big debate as to whether or not to allow religion in schools. There are many factors that go into religion at schools. Although the practice of religion is not currently allowed in public schools, many schools have religious clubs and prayer gatherings to go against not being able to practice religion in schools.

In many religions “the promise” is if one lives their life in a “godly way” then they will live in a place called Heaven, which is depicted to be a utopia. Placing religion as a required subject in school may take the veil from over many children's eyes. For instance with the troubled child mentioned previously they may have given hope for their future. With this religion class he could discover a religion that gives him hope and inspires him to do better so he will be able to obtain that promise in the

Throughout the history of the United States, the issue of religion has often been at the forefront of American politics and the American legal system. The topic of religion in public schools arises quite often due to the religious diversity that exist in the United States and sometimes it is due to citizens not understanding the law. The issue of what to do during an assignment that asks students to write about their hero and draw a picture that represents them and a student discusses and displays a religious figure, is protected under free speech and I will prove this.

Based on the religious scenario given in class, the principal is a mid-year hire in a high school situated in what appears to be a predominantly Christian, conservative community. Several facts have come to light regarding equal access and religious activities and actions occurring in the school. First the principal observed the English teacher, Mr. Wrighteous, prominently displaying the Bible on his desk. The teacher also incorporated and promoted religious teachings in a class lesson. He offered a Bible as a reward for good work. This same teacher leads a weekly Bible study and prayer group at school. Another issue has been brought to the principal’s attention, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has inquired about other religious

This paper is designed to address three major controversies concerning the practice and effectiveness of the current United States education system and discuss potential solutions to these issues. The four controversies we will be addressing are;