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: This could lead to other divisions within the school. 5 Curriculum
The teaching of creationism is a major source of tension in some schools. Some parents and religious groups want creationism taught in schools as fact, not just as part of an overall religious education including other faiths. These same parents and religious groups often object to evolution being taught in science classes because it contradicts their religious beliefs. Solutions do exist: In 2008 the Louisiana Science Education Act was passed, which allows teachers to submit evolution and creationism as competing scientific theories. 6 Voluntary Prayer
Prayer is not banned in schools. Children of all faiths are allowed to pray and even allowed to organize prayer in groups, but the school is not allowed to enforce a single, organized prayer. This system allows access for those who want to pray without forcing participation on anyone.