Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should religion be taught in schools?
Position‹2 of 2

No, religion should not be taught in schools

This position holds that schools should not teach religion, because a public system cannot handle contested beliefs without favouring some over others, and because religious formation belongs to families and congregations instead.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. A public school cannot teach religion without favouring some beliefs over others
  2. Religious formation belongs to families and congregations, not to compulsory schooling