Title: Religion In Public Schools | Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Headings: Religion In Public Schools
Religion In Public Schools
Parents & students should make their own decisions about religion.
The separation of church and state ensures that:
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Content: Public schools may not teach religious doctrine, like creationism and intelligent design, in science class, nor may they disparage proven scientific theories like evolution because some believe it conflicts with their religion. Further, public schools may not teach inaccurate versions of American history that are based on religious teachings. Students feel like part of their school community. They aren’t singled out or excluded because they have different religious beliefs— or none. School assemblies with religious content and coaches who lead prayers in the locker room, for example, alienate students who belong to minority religions or are nontheists, and discourage many students from fully participating in school life. School officials may not punish students for refusing to participate in these religious activities. Your taxpayer dollars fund secular education, not religious education. No one should be forced to fund religious education whether they disagree—or even agree—with what is taught. That is why public schools should not promote religion, and why taxpayer dollars should never pay for tuition at private religious schools. Issues
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School-Sponsored Prayer
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Why Religion In Public Schools Is A Church-State Issue