Noel Merino

Religion in Schools Noel Merino

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-116) and index. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Should Religion Be Allowed in Public Schools? -- 1. Public Schools Must Not Promote nor Inhibit Religion / Charles C. Haynes, Oliver Thomas -- 2. Public Schools Have Been Overly Sanitized of Religion / John W. Whitehead -- 3. Public Schools Should Teach About Different Religions / Michael Tracey -- 4. Public Schools Are Not Equipped to Teach About Different Religions / Susan Jacoby -- Chapter 2. Should Public Schools Teach Alternatives to Evolution? -- 1. Evolution Should Be Taught in Public Schools Without Alternatives / Steven Newton -- 2. Criticism of Evolution Should Be Taught in Public Schools / David Fowler -- 3. Scientific Creationism Should Be Taught in Public Schools / Henry Morris III -- 4. Creationism Should Not Be Taught in Public Schools -- National Academy of Sciences and Institute of Medicine of the National Academies -- 5. Intelligent Design Should Be Allowed to Be Taught in Public Schools / Michael Reiss -- 6. Intelligent Design Does Not Belong in Science Classrooms / Todd Huffman -- Chapter 3. Should Public Schools Allow Religious Activities at School? -- 1. Voluntary Student Prayer Should Be Protected in Public Schools / Robert C. Byrd -- 2. Prayer Should Not Be Allowed in Public Schools / American Atheists -- 3. Religious Holiday Activities in Schools Must Be Educational and Inclusive / Janet Pearson -- 4. Christian Religious Holidays Should Not Be Excluded from Public Life, Including Schools / John Eidsmoe -- Facts About Religion in Schools -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Picture Credits. Review Citations: School Library Journal 07/01/2008 pg. 115 (EAN 9780737738506, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Merino, Noel B01