Should religion be taught in schools?
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- Created on: 04-04-19 10:10
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- Should religion be taught in schools?
- Arguments FOR
- 52% of people think it should
- Children should know and learn about all religions
- Teaches to accept and be open minded
- Teaches ethical values
- Challenges misconceptions, prejudice and ignorance which can divide society
- Arguments AGAINST
- 48% of people disagree with religious education
- Holy books like Bible or Koran contradict themselves so it could confuse students
- Imposes upon beliefs of individuals
- Teacher may be biased toward their own religion
- Objectises religious students in the class
- Countries that:
- DO
- England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Norway
- DON'T
- France, Usa, Japan
- BOTH
- Lebanon
- DO
- UK laws & education
- What level should it be taught to?
- Why is it taught?
- Arguments FOR
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