Religion & education
What type of school did you attend or are currently attending?
| 76% (99) | Public School | |
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| 5% (7) | Boarding School | |
| 3% (5) | Private school (secular) | |
| 13% (18) | Private School (religious) |
129 voters have answered this question.
Do you think PUBLIC schools should have a mandatory time set for prayer?
| 15% (20) | Yes, for religion is extremely important and our children should pray in schools. | |
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| 78% (101) | 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. | |
| 6% (8) | Unsure |
129 voters have answered this question.
Do you think it should be required for students to say "under god" in the pledge of allegiance?
| 20% (27) | Yes, as we are a nation under god. | |
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| 76% (99) | No, they should have the choice to say it or not | |
| 2% (3) | Unsure |
129 voters have answered this question.
Do you think religious ideas like Creationism/ Intelligent Design should be taught in science classrooms?
| 6% (9) | Yes, it should be taught as the only viable idea, as evolution is wrong. | |
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| 25% (33) | Yes, alongside evolution. | |
| 64% (83) | No, religious ideas should not be included in science classrooms | |
| 3% (4) | Unsure |
129 voters have answered this question.
Should public school officials be allowed to pressure students to follow their beliefs?
| 3% (4) | Yes, always. | |
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| 3% (5) | Yes, but only certain religions, like Christianity, Islam, or Judaism. | |
| 90% (117) | No, they should not be allowed to impose their beliefs on students. | |
| 2% (3) | Unsure |
129 voters have answered this question.
Should public schools promote religion?
| 7% (10) | Yes, always. | |
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| 10% (13) | Yes, but only Christianity | |
| 0% (1) | Yes, but only Islam | |
| 0% (0) | Yes, but only Judaism | |
| 0% (0) | Yes, but only Hinduism | |
| 0% (0) | Yes, but only Bhuddism | |
| 0% (0) | Yes, but only a certain religion not mentioned above. | |
| 75% (98) | No, they should not promote any religion | |
| 5% (7) | unsure |
129 voters have answered this question.
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.
| 59% (67) | Yes, they have the right to reject a students course credit if it doesn't meet the standards of the school. | |
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| 1% (2) | Yes, because they do not have to attend those schools. | |
| 0% (0) | Yes, but for another reason | |
| 15% (17) | No, for it is discriminatory against students who attend religious schools | |
| 11% (13) | No, since it hampers free expression and religious freedom. | |
| 1% (2) | No, but for another reason | |
| 9% (11) | Unsure |
112 voters have answered this question.
How much influence should religion have on public schools?
| 10% (14) | It should have a huge influence on the way students are taught in public schools | |
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| 3% (4) | There should be huge influence by religion on schools, but only certain religions | |
| 17% (23) | It should have some influence on the schools, but not too much | |
| 63% (82) | There should be no influence by any religion in public schools. | |
| 4% (6) | unsure |
129 voters have answered this question.
What do you consider yourself as politically?
| 7% (10) | Very conservative | |
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| 13% (18) | Conservative | |
| 27% (35) | moderate | |
| 24% (31) | Liberal | |
| 13% (18) | Very Liberal | |
| 13% (17) | unsure/other |
129 voters have answered this question.
What religion are you?
| 34% (45) | Christian | |
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| 0% (1) | Muslim | |
| 0% (1) | Jewish | |
| 0% (0) | Hindu | |
| 0% (1) | Buddhist | |
| 13% (17) | Agnostic | |
| 38% (50) | Atheist | |
| 10% (13) | Other | |
| 0% (1) | Unsure |
129 voters have answered this question.
