composition: religion and belief

pro

Religious studies help to raise morally decent citizens

• helps to instill good morals in people (religions promote virtues) > If young people have moral guidelines, they may find it easier to live in a society

Religious studies promote religious freedom

• essential to learn about different religions > make their own informed decisions about what they believe in (moral guidance, feeling of togetherness)

cons

• can lead to discrimination and division among students

The issue is complicated and nuanced, which leads to different answers.

There are both compelling and persuasive reasons for teaching religion in schools, but there are also compelling and persuasive reasons against it.