Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Should Religion Be Allowed in Public Schools?

1 Public Schools Must Not Promote nor Inhibit Religion Charles C. Haynes Oliver Thomas 11

2 Public Schools Have Been Overly Sanitized of Religion John W. Whitehead 18

3 Public Schools Should Teach About Different Religions Michael Tracey 26

4 Public Schools Are Not Equipped to Teach About Different Religions Susan Jacoby 31

Chapter 2 Should Public Schools Teach Alternatives to Evolution?

1 Evolution Should Be Taught in Public Schools Without Alternatives Steven Newton 38

2 Criticism of Evolution Should Be Taught in Public Schools David Fowler 44

3 Scientific Creationism Should Be Taught in Public Schools Henry Morris III 49

4 Creationism Should Not Be Taught in Public Schools 55

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5 Intelligent Design Should Be Allowed to Be Taught in Public Schools Michael Reiss 62

6 Intelligent Design Does Not Belong in Science Classrooms Todd Huffman 69

Chapter 3 Should Public Schools Allow Religious Activities at School?

1 Voluntary Student Prayer Should Be Protected in Public Schools Robert C. Byrd 78

2 Prayer Should Not Be Allowed in Public Schools American Atheists 85

3 Religious Holiday Activities in Schools Must Be Educational and Inclusive Janet Pearson 91

4 Christian Religious Holidays Should Not Be Excluded from Public Life, Including Schools John Eidsmoe 96

Facts About Religion in Schools 102

Organizations to Contact 105

For Further Reading 111

Index 117

Picture Credits 122