Title: The Pros and Cons of Having Religion in Public Schools | Synonym
Headings: The Pros and Cons of Having Religion in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Having Religion in Public Schools
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1 Church and State
2 Religious Freedom
3 Promotion of Religious Aspects
4 Multiculturalism and Exclusion
5 Curriculum
6 Voluntary Prayer

Content: While some people argue that separation of church and state has been taken out of context in the school prayer ban, the U.S. Supreme Court is the only body that can overrule this law. 2 Religious Freedom
The U.S. Constitution also allows for religious freedom, allowing people to practice whatever faith they want without fear of persecution. Some view the limiting of religion in schools as a breach of this rule. 3 Promotion of Religious Aspects
One of the key arguments in allowing the teaching of religion in schools is that it promotes the beneficial aspects of religion, not sectarianism. Allowing children religious freedom permits them to gain a level of spiritual enlightenment, and keeps them away from the temptations of peer pressure and gangs. A poll published by the New York Times in 2001 showed a majority of Americans believed if more people were religious there would be less crime and immorality. 4 Multiculturalism and Exclusion
The separation of church and state was designed to avoid imposing a single faith on everybody. There is now a large and growing population of non-Christians in the U.S., including Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs. If religion was taught in schools, people from different faiths could learn about each other, promoting harmony; however, organized prayer would exclude some students who are not of that faith.