Religion in schools / Noel Merino, book editor. - Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2012. - 122 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. - Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints . - Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Public schools must not promote nor inhibit religion / Charles C. Haynes and Oliver Thomas -- Public schools have been overly sanitized of religion / John W. Whitehead -- The Bible should be studied in public schools / Christopher Gunter -- Bible classes are inappropriate in public schools -- Public schools should teach about different religions / Michael Tracey -- Public schools are not equipped to teach about different religions / Susan Jacoby -- Evolution should be taught in public schools without alternatives / Steven Newton -- Criticism of evolution should be taught in public schools / David Fowler -- Scientific creationism should be taught in public schools / Henry Morris III -- Creationism should not be taught in public schools -- Intelligent design should be allowed to be taught in public schools / David Limbaugh -- Intelligent design is not a scientific theory and does not belong in science classrooms / Todd Huffman -- Voluntary student prayer should be protected in public schools / Rober C. Byrd -- Prayer should not be allowed in public schools -- A moment of silence avoids religion and can benefit students / Greg Crapanzano -- A moment of silence can avoid religion but is a waste of time / Karen Frantz -- Religious holiday activities in schools must be educational and inclusive / Janet Pearson -- Christian religious holidays should not be excluded from public life, including schools / John Eidsmoe.

ISBN: 9780737756852 (hardcover) 0737756853 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2011039187

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religion in the public schools--United States.

LC Class. No.: LC111 / .R472 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 379.280973