Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should religion be taught in schools?
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Yes, religion should be taught in schools

This position holds that schools should teach religion, because pupils cannot make sense of history, art, law or current affairs without it, and because learning what believers actually hold is part of preparing to live alongside them.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Pupils cannot make sense of history, art or law without knowing the religions behind them
  2. Learning what believers actually hold is part of preparing to live among them