Church and School To Separate Or Not

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Church and SchoolTo Separate Or Not?

• By Sergio Toscano

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Facts of religion
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Americas knowledge on religions

• Americans knowledge on Islam
• More than half (58 percent) said they knew not
  much/nothing on religion Islam
• 30 percent considered Islam fanatic, radical,
  terror

• Americans knowledge on Islam
• 51 percent said they knew not much/nothing on
  religion Mormon
• 27 percent considered Mormon polygamy, bigamy,
  cult

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Teens compared to adults on religion

• 27 percent of adults say that religion is
  relevant to their lives.
• 47 percent of those 65 or older stated the same.
• Research states that teens are most likely to
  have success academically and stay away from
  sexual activity if they follow their religion.

• 78 percent of teens (19 million) believe
  religious beliefs is an important part of their
  lives.
• 69 percent of teens (19 million) reported that
  religious beliefs influences how they make
  decisions in life.

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The spiritual lives of three Media students
Sindy Orozco
Tobertha Torbor
Muhmod Ahmed
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Mormon at Media Few but united

• Practiced religion since small girl.
• Her religion unites her family.
• Although it's hard to stay strong in faith,
  religion has helped make right decision
• Chooses to be at church than with bad influences.
  Stays away from drugs and drinking.

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Muslims at Media No halal hamburgers

• Religion is a guide to righteousness.
• Has not encountered problems. Life is joyful
  because of religion.
• Prays five times a day daily.
• Believes religion should be allowed for prayer.
• Would lose life if he didn't have Islam.
• Usually attends mosque on Fridays.

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Christian at Media Possibilities with faith

• Grew up and went to church in Africa.
• Teaches her how to stay focused in school,
  respect elders, and stay away from negativity.
• Lost her brother because of war in Africa.
• Religion has kept her strong. Believes she will
  see her brother one day, if she stays strong in
  faith and prays.

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Spiritual classes at Media?

• 8 percent of all public schools sponsor classes
  about the Bible.
• Schools may talk about religion but not influence
  students to practice .

• Plettner believes schools do not acknowledge
  spirituality for youth. If students learn about
  spirituality, then they would be more
  compassionate.

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Conclusion

• Religion is part of American culture.
• It's important we learn about religion in America
  before we make judgments of other's faiths.
• Students at Media believe religion is another
  guideline to solve problems in life in a positive
  way.