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Separation Of Religion In Public Schools

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Religion within education is the teaching of one definite religion and its beliefs and aspects that go along with it. School religion has been a widely spread controversy for years, and as of today’s education, religion and its teachings are not allowed in schools. To help solve this problem, the idea of separation of church and state, with religion was now enforced more than usual. Separation of church and state needs to include all religions that are strictly enforced with rules in public schools. Religion within education was not as limited and strict years ago, like it is now. Although it is true that school religion has faded over the years, some may say that it has even gotten better. More people agreed with it, were okay with it, and

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