Many think that religion should be taught in schools while others think it should be avoided. Discuss both sides and give your opinions.

It is a common belief that the act of including or incorporating

religion

into the school curriculum is essential.

However

, there is a more persuasive argument that

students

should be taught only academic subjects at

schools

.

This

essay will discuss both views but personally, I am of the belief that the inclusion of

religion

in school subjects should be excluded. On the one hand, supporters of teaching

religion

in

schools

argue that religious education plays a role in shaping

students

' ethical

behavior

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. By learning about

religion

, people are always encouraged to be good citizens, to earn their income ethically, and to refrain from engaging in activities

such

as stealing and hurting others, which are considered sins.

Additionally

, some parents may be too busy with their work commitments to teach their children about rituals,

religion

, and cultures.

Therefore

, they prefer

schools

that offer dedicated religious classes.

For example

, certain Christian

schools

provide both academic and religious subjects for

students

to study.

On the other hand

, those who hold an opposing view argue that it would not be logical to teach every child the same

religion

, especially in countries with diverse backgrounds. Parents may not allow their children to learn about religions other than their own.

Furthermore

, implementing religious education in the school curriculum may lack educational value. Currently, parents enroll their children in top-performing

schools

based on qualifying exams which pave the way for university admission and career pursuits.

For instance

, studying Buddhism may have no impact on someone's career choice of becoming an engineer;

therefore

, it should not be included in institutions. In conclusion,

while

teaching

religion

can offer benefits

such

as promoting ethical

behavior

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among

students

and providing knowledge of different faiths, these advantages are outweighed by its inefficiency and

potential

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divisive nature.

Accordingly

, it would be more appropriate for religious education to be conducted within specific places of worship where people with similar beliefs gather together.