Teaching Religion In Schools
Sir.—Mr Grocott seeks the co-operation of teachers to make ttie basic events of the Bible known under an "agreed syllabus” but assigns the evangelising ot pupils to the churches. Surely a difficult separation in view of the nature of the Gospels and the sincere desire to evangelise by which a number of teachers are motivated. As a result of private interpretations ot amateur theologians among parents, the teawier s
' psychological security of employment may well be threatened. “Couldn’t Care I>ess” was rightly concerned first about the ill-defined concepts of the act. Vocabulary pertaining to any faith can be taught without complying with an “agreed syllabus.” and until the churches, including the Roman Caitholic Church, are nearer Christian unity, the State should prevent its servants from instructing religion along lines unacceptable to a large number of taxpayers.—Yours, etc., CONCERNED.
May 30, 1963
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30146, 1 June 1963, Page 3
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