What role do you think religion should play in education, and why?

Religion should play a role in education as it provides an insight into more than worshipping a god, but provides a history into the world, morals which you can adapt to fit your personal self and provides the ability to communicate and discuss important matters without fear of judgement.

I believe religion can be better taught outside of schools within the home or in church, I think it could have a place in schools but as a optional extracurricular activity.

It shouldn’t especially in public schools. Private schools can do what they want since they are not a public institution but rather a private institution.

religion should be taught about but not impact the child's education.

Religion is important but is should not be use for political gain

Public schools should go over every religion without showing bias to allow studetns to become informed aboyt religions from across the globe and understand their beleifs.

I believe that religion should not influence state funded education. Privately funded schools are a different story. I believe that there could be options for religious education offered by schools, though this would not be mandated by the government, and rather a specific decision made by schools. I believe that religion can compete with facts in some situations, and this should be avoided.

People should be educated about all religions (including atheism, agnosticism, etc.) and the histories and values of each, and how religion is intertwined in human history, society, politics, etc. however religion should not be forced upon people in an educational environment.

No role! Religion is something you can educate yourself about in your own time.

Religion is the foundation and cornerstone of many modern cultures. History has been shaped by Religion and it continues to play a large role in the modern world. I believe in this sense, it's profound impact should be acknowledged and taught in schools for the pivotal role it has played. There should be more emphasis on the impact rather on the religion itself, rather then the focus on what the Religion teaches. While this is important to understand and should be covered. Having alternative beliefs forced upon you only seeks to increase the frustration around its widespread impact on education.

I think it should be optional for students who may or may not be interested. Forcing it on those students who are not interested will only make them angry and uninterested.

Evangelicalism should be taught amongst all schools however doesn’t need to be compulsory until people understand what all religion is and what it entails

Religion should not be taught in schools, religious schools are an exception but the church has no place in brainwashing children. The only place religion has in schools is as a history subject due to the impact that has been made in human history by those defending their actions with God as their justification

It should play an optional role and not be enforced to those who do not follow the religion in question or a set religion

It shouldn't play a role in education at all and instead should be a question of individuality, differing per the individual in question

School curriculum should be secular however religion should be learnt about as a way of gaining global understanding of diversity, culture, values, etc. It should be learnt about objectively and neutral, not imposing a belief, rather just exploring another culture or time, like how history is taught.

I am not well-versed in "Evangelicalism", yet i do believe education should be separate from religion to an extent. Its also dependent on the individual and family choices.

it shouldn't unless at special private schools, religion should not play a major role

I think religious studies should be offered as an elective subject in education, which can be pursued in University, but it should not be forced onto students. Maybe this would be different in schools that are established as Catholic, for example.

Religion should play a role in education by promoting values, cultural understanding, personal development, and critical thinking, while respecting diversity and maintaining the principle of secularism in public institutions.

Religion should play the role in providing a base for kids to live a moral life from. It’s also important to learn church history as this influenced many events in the past.

religion should be learned about, but not taught to children. religion should play no part in our education systems, but should be talked about and normalised so that if a student should feel interested in a religion, they have the resources to learn about it and enter the religion.

In public education religion should not be intertwined with learning especially when certain religious views and teachings can do harm to other groups such as LGBTQ+. Private schools are a different matter since they are private institutions. Even then religious teachings should be cautious as to provent education which would cause potential harm to others.

I do not consider myself religious, and I think any religious ideals or morals should not be compulsory in public education. I believe every child has the right to a politically neutral education. So that instead of being brainwashed by the majority, they can formulate their own politics and morals based on their life experiences. Any religious education should be something that people elect to do out of personal interest or due to their religion and should not be compulsory in the public school curriculum.

Religion should absolutely not play a role in education, just like how conservative liberals love to talk about the alleged pushing of the "LGBT" agenda onto students, why are we propagating religion onto the youth? students should be able to critically think and I don't believe religion is something that has any value to the education system.