Another reason why religion should not be allowed to be taught in public schools is because many school officials and teachers do not know enough about other religions besides their own. This is a problem because if public schools did decide to allow religion to be taught they would have to train the officials and teachers about religion just as they suppose to be teaching their student. The article “religion and public school” stated that “public school is natural battleground supporting 90 percent of all school-aged children nationwide.” (Ebscohost, Edwin). They would have different children with different age asking the different type of questions about different religion, a teacher should be ready to answer this question not only from
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To start, it is not likely that every religion can be taught to every child.The book “religion in the school” published by James Jurinski, it is written, “Diversity of religion has been a feature of American society since the colonial period.” (James Pg. 3). Just like the quote say there is multiples religion. Having multiples religion would require having time to teach about one religion, their beliefs, and their rituals. Now, this not a problem for private school because many are focused on one religion. Thus, if the public school decide to teach religion, every religion must be present. A major issue with that is religion minorities may feel excluded, unwelcome, ashamed or targeted in public schools. Religion minorities are a religion that is not widely known or are not as well known in America. Even though that’s not a large group they are still obligated to their own rights and to get respect from their beliefs. Therefore, religion should not be taught in public …show more content…
The book says that “All of the major religious traditions have a powerful moral teaching that orient people in this world, Give them meaning, promote goodness.” (Nord, Pg 10). Having all those religions being taught to them they are being taught a moral or a lesson. Also, in the article “Teaching it forward” wrote, “Simple practices help them to see the world with new eyes maybe eyes of compassion and mercy eyes of love and hope.” (Wendy EBSCOhost). Teaching about that religion could create more optimistic energy around the world and people would have less negativity around them. In the book “Does god make a difference” By warren nord say that “Education utterly fails to acknowledge the importance of religion.” (warren Pg.19). People often look at the negativity of teaching religion but it also has a good effect on people. “It is also essential to remember that religious involve much more than belief in god.” (Warren, Pg. 10). Religion is not only about whether who's right or wrong. The article “The 4th R: teaching about religion” stated that “religious belief and practices are central to people's lives, shaping their morality, politics, and lifestyles.” (Dever,
To start, it is not likely that every religion can be taught to every child.The book “religion in the school” published by James Jurinski, it is written, “Diversity of religion has been a feature of American society since the colonial period.” (James Pg. 3). Just like the quote say there is multiples religion. Having multiples religion would require having time to teach about one religion, their beliefs, and their rituals. Now, this not a problem for private school because many are focused on one religion. Thus, if the public school decide to teach religion, every religion must be present. A major issue with that is religion minorities may feel excluded, unwelcome, ashamed or targeted in public schools. Religion minorities are a religion that is not widely known or are not as well known in America. Even though that’s not a large group they are still obligated to their own rights and to get respect from their beliefs. Therefore, religion should not be taught in public …show more content…
The book says that “All of the major religious traditions have a powerful moral teaching that orient people in this world, Give them meaning, promote goodness.” (Nord, Pg 10). Having all those religions being taught to them they are being taught a moral or a lesson. Also, in the article “Teaching it forward” wrote, “Simple practices help them to see the world with new eyes maybe eyes of compassion and mercy eyes of love and hope.” (Wendy EBSCOhost). Teaching about that religion could create more optimistic energy around the world and people would have less negativity around them. In the book “Does god make a difference” By warren nord say that “Education utterly fails to acknowledge the importance of religion.” (warren Pg.19). People often look at the negativity of teaching religion but it also has a good effect on people. “It is also essential to remember that religious involve much more than belief in god.” (Warren, Pg. 10). Religion is not only about whether who's right or wrong. The article “The 4th R: teaching about religion” stated that “religious belief and practices are central to people's lives, shaping their morality, politics, and lifestyles.” (Dever,