Freedom in Education

Religious instruction is thought to raise one's spirituality and faith, but if made compulsory, it would not value freedom.

March 25, 2003

Differences in approach have led to different attitudes in accepting the draft law on the national education system. Should religious instruction at all levels be made compulsory, and why must it be determined by law? There are many who are convinced that a student's faith and sense of piety can be improved with proper religious instruction. But others believe that the aim of education is to teach freedom—freedom to determine one's choice

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