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Originally posted by Giliap
I disagree. I think public schools should teach the history and fundamentals of religion(s) with a neutral, outsider's perspective but also the criticisms of religion.
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What are the benefits of that (aside from very basic religious principles to help contextualize history)?
It's called separation of church and state, and there's a reason why it's a thing.
All you're doing when you teach religion is subconsciously swaying kids' beliefs. Let them form their OWN beliefs!