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Download full textWhittier, Charles H. – 1989
The growing movement for teaching about religion in the public schools, as distinguished from religious instruction or devotional exercises, reflects widespread concern regarding the phenomenon of religious illiteracy and the lack of knowledge or understanding of the significant role played by religion in U.S. life, past and present, and in world…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedFarmer, Rodney B. – College Student Journal, 1982
Educators find themselves accused of teaching students the religion/philosophy of secular humanism. Considering the size and potential of the secular humanism controversy, it is most important that educators understand what they are being accused of teaching. Academic freedom is at stake. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Principles, Humanism
