Should Religion Be Removed From Schools?

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Religion in schools is consistently being disputed among schools, students, and government alike. What reasons are there that justify that religion should be taken out of school? Freedom of religion is a pillar of which that holds the foundation of this country, yet it is so heavily discriminated against. The problem lies not in the various religions but in the lack of protection of religion, especially in schools. As said by Richard W.Riley "Public schools can neither foster religion nor preclude it. Our public schools must treat religion with fairness and respect and vigorously protect religious expression as well as the freedom of conscience of all other students. In so doing our public schools reaffirm the First Amendment and enrich the lives of their students". A quote from the Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley. (http://www.religioustolerance.org/ps_pray.htm) The issue of religion in school is a means for high emotions and beliefs. With emotions running high, the best and most honorable solution is to promote a compromise that will enable and secure religious freedom in schools.

Lessons of the past have proven that the practice of enforcing religion in schools is a serious matter today. This is shown in numerous court cases throughout or past as being the United States of America. According to wikipedia On February 27th, 1963 the Supreme Court case Abington Township School District v. Schempp was formed over the requirement of students to read the bible as lessons or parts of lessons. The case was formed against the Abington Township School District, because Mr. Schempp was against his daughter Donna Schempp, hearing and being read portions of the Bible during her school lessons. The ruling of this case result...

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The idea of a working mechanism built on freedom and diversity sounds far-fetched and unrealistic but current times have proven this possible through allowing religion to be present but not frontline topic. If religion in school was to be removed completely many rights would be violated. The title of “school” does not remove student’s rights and it never should. The ability of the courts to rule and make tough decisions on this matter, and school board and teachers to carry out the ruling shows that it is possible to find that safe “middle.” Should we push religion out of the school system This country developed school with religion and removing religion from school would be removing a piece of the foundation which holds this country together. The question of whether or not it is wrong to remove religion from school has one simple answer, yes it is wrong.

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