Religion in Schools

Teaching about religion is important and necessary if public schools are to provide students with a complete education. Much of history, art, music, literature and contemporary life is unintelligible without an understanding of the major religious ideas and influences that have shaped history and culture throughout the world. America is no longer a Christian nation as the constitution says it is. It is a melting pot of people of all faiths and a growing number of people who indicate no religious preference. New populations of Muslims, Buddhists and many other religious and ethnic groups are entering schools throughout the nation. Because of the differences and prejudices that occur when discussing faith, it is important to teach students to learn to respect