God in the classroom : religion and America's public schools / R. Murray Thomas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, R. Murray (Robert Murray), 1921-2016.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion in the public schools--Law and legislation--United States.

Religion in the public schools.

Religion in the public schools--Law and legislation.

United States.

Religion in the public schools--United States.

Physical Description:

vi, 285 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2007.

Summary:

To help readers gain a better understanding of conflicts over the proper role of religion in American public schools, this book focuses on the seven major types of conflicts that have become particularly confrontational. Thomas does not take sides; rather, he lays out the arguments, their historical and cultural contexts, and the groups that debate them and their goals. Anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the controversies surrounding religion in American schools will find here not just a review of the issues, but a deeper consideration of the causes, consequences, and future of the debates.

Contents:

Introduction: as seen from here

From then to now

God and Darwin

Curricula and text materials

Prayer and scripture reading

Holidays and celebrations

Financial support

The pledge of allegiance

Released time and clubs

Symbols and maxims

Sexual matters

State/church/secularists/schools.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [255]-272) and indexes.

ISBN:

0275991415

OCLC:

71350303