Christianity and Public Education

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The purpose of this study is to explore the manner in which Christian teachings, among others, influence public education and how this influence may be enhanced. Based on the problems that society faces in the light of Christian teachings as an influence in public education, the following questions are asked. How significant is the importance of religious teachings in educating the public in contemporary times? What approaches could be implemented in order to enhance public education? How have educators approached integration of religious teachings in public teachings? Is there scope for enhanced religious teachings in public education?

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"Education is a process through which individuals learn how to improve their lives. The more a person is educated, the greater his or her chances are to live a better life. Educations helps one to cope with difficult situations too, as it is widens one's mind up and allows more consideration. Through being more considerate individuals understand one another more. This means that life in general, in a society where people understand and communicate with each other better, is more peaceful. Since this is a life that most people would desire, it is worth asserting that there is need to promote such harmony. It is also worth adding that it is naturally everyone's right to live in such a society, and in order to achieve this, all individuals should have a right to education. "

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