do you think religion should be allowed in schools, why or why not?

Answer 1

Yes. Of course. They are called "parochial schools" just for that reason.

Answer 2

Students should be allowed reasonable religious expression, of course. This is part of the First Amendment.
But the public schools should not sponsor religion. I don't have a problem with a voluntary, simple non-sectarian prayer to God or moment of silence however. For those who don't believe in God, they don't have to participate.
Our country has become so frightened of expressing religious faith, that we have forgotten its power. We have forgotten how religion can motivate people. This is why so many people mistakenly think the Islamists hate us because they envy our prosperity.
Good religion is a powerful force for good; and bad religion is a powerful negative force.
We need to remember this.

Answer 3

Not public schools. Why? Because public schools are funded with public dollars and the public consists of all sorts of religions as well as the non-believers. It isn't reasonable to expect a school to cover all points of view on every aspect of religion, so it should be left out entirely. Schools have a hard enough time getting kids to read, write and understand math. There are houses of worship to practice religion or a parent can homeschool or sent to a religious school.

Answer 4

I think Comparative Religion 1 and 2 should be taught in view of the world we live in.

Not a soul in American that isn't Hindu knows what the Festival of Lights or Diwalli is

Few know what Ramaden is

Surprisingly few know what Pesach or PAssover is

Comparative religion should be taught manditorily in Honors 12th grade and as an elective for everyone else.

Answer 5

Religion is allowed in schools already. Teachers can teach religion, as long as it's comparative religion, the role of religion in history, etc. They cannot preach or lead prayers.

Yes, I agree that in this context religion not only should be allowed in schools, it should be being taught. It has had an important role in sociology and history.

Answer 6

No...there are many different cultures in the US today and there are also many different religions that are practiced. If religion is practiced in school, then there would have to be equality for all the religions. So would we stop classes each day for Muslims to pray? Would we have separate food lines for Jews? There are too many different things that would have to be changed in schools to incorporate religion into school so it's not appropriate to have religion in american schools.

Answer 7

Not as a part of the curriculum. And religion is allowed in schools. I am happy with the way the law is written now.

Per the Department of Education's Web site:
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religi...

As a condition of receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, an LEA must certify in writing to its SEA that it has no policy that prevents, or otherwise denies participation in, constitutionally protected prayer in public schools as set forth in this guidance.
The guidance clarifies the rights of students to pray in public schools. As stated in the guidance, ``* * * the First Amendment forbids religious activity that is sponsored by the government but protects religious activity that is initiated by private individuals'' such as students. Therefore, ``[a]mong other things, students may read their Bibles or other scriptures, say grace before meals, and pray or study religious materials with fellow students during recess, the lunch hour, or other non instructional time to the same extent that they may engage in nonreligious activities.'' Public schools should not be hostile to the religious rights of their students and their families.
At the same time, school officials may not ``compel students to participate in prayer or other religious activities.'' Nor may teachers, school administrators, and other school employees, when acting in their official capacities as representatives of the State, encourage or discourage prayer or actively participate in those activities with students.

Answer 8

Any religion should be allowed in school numb nuts. But I don't think any religious belief should be taught, endorsed, or debunked. Let people have their religion, do not make it a topic in the public school.

Answer 9

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO and NO! I don't give a dam what anybody says religion in schools only creates violence, the same dam way multiculturalism in our country creates violence today, governments and save the world organizations simply cannot understand why multiculturalism and religion in schools do not, and will not work, It's because they are simply in denial.

Answer 10

A lot of America's history was founded on others religious beliefs, therefore when we are discussing American history Christianity is the motivation that inspired many of our earlier settlers. For example, who were the pilgrims on the mayflower that practically started America? Puritans and Protestants. Therefore, when teachers teach about the settlers of the new world, they are actually preaching the birth of American Christianity, therefore might as well teach our history correctly.

Answer 11

No. Religion is a personal matter. It should be the responsibility of parents to determine whether their child receives religious indoctrination. It is not a school's responsibility. Maybe Sunday school... but not public school. Private schools, on the other hand, may teach whatever they choose to.