Religion & education

What type of school did you attend or are currently attending?

Public School

Boarding School

Private school (secular)

Private School (religious)

Do you think PUBLIC schools should have a mandatory time set for prayer?

Yes, for religion is extremely important and our children should pray in schools.

No, as it imposes religion on students. If a student wishes to pray they must do it on their own time, and not spend class time praying.

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Do you think it should be required for students to say "under god" in the pledge of allegiance?

Yes, as we are a nation under god.

No, they should have the choice to say it or not

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Do you think religious ideas like Creationism/ Intelligent Design should be taught in science classrooms?

Yes, it should be taught as the only viable idea, as evolution is wrong.

Yes, alongside evolution.

No, religious ideas should not be included in science classrooms

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Should public school officials be allowed to pressure students to follow their beliefs?

Yes, always.

Yes, but only certain religions, like Christianity, Islam, or Judaism.

No, they should not be allowed to impose their beliefs on students.

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Should public schools promote religion?

Yes, always.

Yes, but only Christianity

Yes, but only Islam

Yes, but only Judaism

Yes, but only Hinduism

Yes, but only Bhuddism

Yes, but only a certain religion not mentioned above.

No, they should not promote any religion

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Recently A federal judge says the University of California can deny course credit to applicants from Christian high schools whose textbooks declare the Bible infallible and reject evolution and for omitting important scientific topics. For more information, go here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/12/BAQT129NMG.DTL&tsp=1 . Should a state university be able to deny certain course credits from private schools? PLEASE READ THE ARTICLE BEFORE ANSWERING. This question is not required.

Yes, they have the right to reject a students course credit if it doesn't meet the standards of the school.

Yes, because they do not have to attend those schools.

Yes, but for another reason

No, for it is discriminatory against students who attend religious schools

No, since it hampers free expression and religious freedom.

No, but for another reason

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How much influence should religion have on public schools?

It should have a huge influence on the way students are taught in public schools

There should be huge influence by religion on schools, but only certain religions

It should have some influence on the schools, but not too much

There should be no influence by any religion in public schools.

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What do you consider yourself as politically?

What religion are you?