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Editorial
March 7, 1949
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Editorial opposes sectarian religious instruction in public schools, citing a Supreme Court ruling against a Champaign, Illinois program. Argues ample time exists outside school for such teaching and education should include basic religious concepts without sectarian elements.
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TIME FOR RELIGIOUS TEACHING
Religious education in public schools
has been the subject of considerable debate since United States Supreme Court
ruled adversely on a program in effect in
the schools of Champaign, Illinois.
We have never been able to understand the insistence of religious leaders upon securing an hour a week of school time
for the purpose of sectarian, religious instruction. It would seem to us that there is
plenty of time, in the average child's
week, for religious instruction without
encroaching upon the twenty-five hours,
more or less, allotted to school attendance.
The International Council of Religious
Education has advised churches against
the use of public school buildings or
public school machinery and the habit of
permitting school authorities to have a
hand in the selection of teaching or the
supervision of teaching.
...While we believe that education naturally includes some of the basic religious
concepts,
we do not believe that it is
necessary to have sectarian, religious instruction included in the functions of
any public school.
The balanced, rational life includes a
portion of play and pleasure.
Religious education in public schools
has been the subject of considerable debate since United States Supreme Court
ruled adversely on a program in effect in
the schools of Champaign, Illinois.
We have never been able to understand the insistence of religious leaders upon securing an hour a week of school time
for the purpose of sectarian, religious instruction. It would seem to us that there is
plenty of time, in the average child's
week, for religious instruction without
encroaching upon the twenty-five hours,
more or less, allotted to school attendance.
The International Council of Religious
Education has advised churches against
the use of public school buildings or
public school machinery and the habit of
permitting school authorities to have a
hand in the selection of teaching or the
supervision of teaching.
...While we believe that education naturally includes some of the basic religious
concepts,
we do not believe that it is
necessary to have sectarian, religious instruction included in the functions of
any public school.
The balanced, rational life includes a
portion of play and pleasure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Religious Education
Public Schools
Supreme Court Ruling
Sectarian Instruction
Church State Separation
What entities or persons were involved?
United States Supreme Court
Champaign, Illinois
International Council Of Religious Education
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Sectarian Religious Instruction In Public Schools
Stance / Tone
Against Sectarian Religious Instruction In Public Schools
Key Figures
United States Supreme Court
Champaign, Illinois
International Council Of Religious Education
Key Arguments
Considerable Debate On Religious Education In Public Schools Since Supreme Court Ruling Against Champaign Program
Religious Leaders Insist On Using School Time For Sectarian Instruction Despite Ample Time Outside School
International Council Advises Churches Against Using Public School Buildings Or Machinery For Religious Teaching
Education Naturally Includes Basic Religious Concepts But Not Sectarian Instruction
Balanced Life Includes Portion Of Play And Pleasure