Religion in the School System: Is it beneficial or unnecessary?
"I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." These were the words that started off the mornings in elementary school. The days were we could proudly discuss our American pride and belief in God within the school system. Why do we no longer teach or discuss religion within our school systems today? "In the U.S.A, the long tradition of religious values being represented in public education has been severely restricted over the past 60 years (Mawdsleya, 2008, pp.83-106)." But why is that? Is it because there are many different religions practiced within the United States or the parents not wanting their …show more content…
It can be beneficial to the students because it not only makes them aware of different religions practiced throughout the country, but it also makes them less ignorant to what others may believe. Not only does it make them less ignorant but it educates them about different religions. Because a student is educated on multiple religions it can also make other students feel more accepted within the school system. It is said that "The educational-political decision to introduce religious learning strengthens the importance of schools for young adults (Gartner, 2013, pp. 63-86)." This is believed to be true because some students do not receive religious teachings in their households. So for a child to be able to come to school and learn about different religions and their beliefs, it would allow the student to find an interest in something and find themselves as a person. Also the teachings of different religions would make all children feel accepted within the school system instead of feeling cast out because their beliefs do not go along with what is being taught within the school
"I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." These were the words that started off the mornings in elementary school. The days were we could proudly discuss our American pride and belief in God within the school system. Why do we no longer teach or discuss religion within our school systems today? "In the U.S.A, the long tradition of religious values being represented in public education has been severely restricted over the past 60 years (Mawdsleya, 2008, pp.83-106)." But why is that? Is it because there are many different religions practiced within the United States or the parents not wanting their …show more content…
It can be beneficial to the students because it not only makes them aware of different religions practiced throughout the country, but it also makes them less ignorant to what others may believe. Not only does it make them less ignorant but it educates them about different religions. Because a student is educated on multiple religions it can also make other students feel more accepted within the school system. It is said that "The educational-political decision to introduce religious learning strengthens the importance of schools for young adults (Gartner, 2013, pp. 63-86)." This is believed to be true because some students do not receive religious teachings in their households. So for a child to be able to come to school and learn about different religions and their beliefs, it would allow the student to find an interest in something and find themselves as a person. Also the teachings of different religions would make all children feel accepted within the school system instead of feeling cast out because their beliefs do not go along with what is being taught within the school