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Direct linkLewy, Southey; Betty, Stafford – International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 2007
Very few elementary public school teachers in the United States expose their students to religion and spirituality in an in-depth way. Even when they have the necessary knowledge base, they shy away from so dangerous an enterprise. They might fear provoking a challenge from parents who are irreligious and are shocked to find religion being…
Descriptors: Public School Teachers, Religion, Religious Factors, Fear
