Teaching religions in school
pros and cons
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
Teaching religion in school
introduction
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.
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