Why teach Religion in Schools?
- Teaching religion is important to help students understand other people's point of view especially if they practice a different religion from their own.
- Teaching students about different religions than their own can help in the fight against prejudice and stereotyping because many times people are misinformed when it comes to a religion different than their own.
- Students will understand the connection between certain religions, which in turn will help create unity among our youth.
- With increasing diversity in our schools and communities it is important that everyone learns to coexist peacefully and teaching religious culture will help to achieve this goal.