Ruina, Darryl Faith

BTLED 2
Lesson 8. Religion - Essay Writing

How should the school and educators act on controversial issues regarding religion?
Religion is concerned with human beings' common values and behaviors. It is the
human reaction to certain aspects of mankind's life and climate that are beyond their
normal comprehension. Religion is fundamentally religious, and it can be found in
virtually every society. In human culture, religion is a nearly universal organization. It
can be found in all cultures, both ancient and modern. Religion exists in all preliterate
cultures that we are aware of. Religion can be traced all the way back to the dawn of
civilization. It's a centuries-old institution. There is no such thing as a pagan culture that
is devoid of religion.
Religion, like education, plays an important role in the socialization process.
Humankind has spent millennia attempting to comprehend and justify the "value of
existence." Since the dawn of civilization, religion has existed in some form or another in
all human societies. Schools may be agents of transformation or conformity, teaching
students to think outside of their families and the local norms into which they were born
while still acclimating them to their unspoken social roles. They teach students
communication, social interaction, and job discipline skills that can lead to
independence as well as obedience. Teachers, as government officials, are prohibited
from instilling religious values in their pupils. They'd be in violation of the establishment
clause if they didn't. This does not rule out the possibility of teachers discussing
religion, since religion is an integral part of history, culture, and current affairs. Respect
for others is emphasized in religious education, regardless of one's values, ethnicity, or
social status. The topic encourages discernment and allows students to overcome bias
by teaching about other people's values and practices. The school and same with the
educators should stand and respect each religion of its students in order to have a
equity and justice in each other.

Many educators are understandably hesitant to bring up the subject of religion in

the classroom for a number of reasons. They may be concerned about offending a
student, misrepresenting a tradition, or preferring one religion over another. If you're
uncertain about the laws governing religion in public schools, you might take the
separation of church and state to its logical conclusion and steer clear. To create
respectful learning environments that adequately prepare students for an increasingly
diverse and connected world, it is critical to address and overcome this reluctance. It is
not only legal but also a duty for educators to teach about religion in an objective and
academically sound manner.