Which religion? The Roman and Greek myths? The religions of the Native Americans? Satanism?
No, religions are myths and legends, no place in 'education'. Plus, schools have no time to waste on BS such as religion ... they need all the time possible for Science, Math, Art, Music, Gov't, etc. Peace.

Not in a public school where there is kaleidoscope of beliefs.

Insofar as it helps people understand the culture of the places they are studying, yes they should. It should be taught the same way that the Greek and Egyptian pantheon are, as fiction.

I teach history, so I teach about religion. So yes, it should be taught in school, just like everything else. You take something like Islam, for instance, and I feel part of the reason people are so dismissive of it, is they don't actually know anything about it, except that people who are Arab practice it. Also, many kids today don't know much about their own religion, which is predominantly Christianity. That said, I've refused to teach in Catholic schools, I don't think my beliefs would jive with them.

As a part of a geography or philosophy or mythology lesson, and then make sure you cover all the major ones as well as defunct ones and indigenous ones. Include the "nones" in the discussion.

No.

Taught? Sure, as a social studies class. Preached? Hell no!

It could be but to make mandatory is wrong if the child wants to go then and only then it would be ok

It could be but to make mandatory is wrong if the child wants to go then and only then it would be ok.this is about religion being tough in school

Absolutely...the same day I hear a science lecture in church.

Without it history classes would make almost no sense.

I didn't get brainwashed in school, thankfully so I don't agree with teaching or brainwashing kids in school, let their parents do that evil deed and since most kids do the opposite of what their parents want them to do, that should help rid the planet of religion (haha wishful thinking)

No. Mythology should not be taught in school.

No religion should not be taught in schools. If people want to talk to their kids and introduce them to religion then that is their choice, but religion shouldn't be forced upon anyone let alone young and impressionable kids. Religion and education should be two separate things and it shouldn't play any part in getting into schools or their studies.

No, I believe public schools need to stick to educating children on reading, writing and arithmetic. So many of them lack these skills already that throwing religion in there would just intercept their minds from retaining what they NEED to learn. If you want religion taught to your children during school hours send them to private schools. If you can't afford it send them to church. ????

Religion as historical reference. I would be very concerned about allowing religion to be taught in schools without A LOT of supervision from a non-religious supervisor. I live in Alabama and there's already more religion than should be taught here. The separation of church and state here is razor thin.

Is the school parochial?

Religions. Religion is a social science. It cannot and does not stand apart from culture. And Alexander Pope did say : ...seek not God to scan/ The proper study of Mankind is Man."
Of course its about Humanity.

I will acknowledge up front that I'm probably just repeating something that has already been said since there are 439 comments here before me. BUT... Not in primary schools but, at the University level, yes. And all religions. Even the Pastafarian and Spaghetti Monster versions. They can also include Atheism and Agnosticism. This would actually help people to understand that we aren't really Satan worshipers. We aren't worshipers at all. Well, I'm not anyway. I can't speak for everyone. Atheism and Agnosticism are not cults or organized religions. There are no rules of which I am aware at this time.

Only if it's the teaching of my lord and master the Flying Spaghetti Monster1. All hail marinara!

Only in private religious schools. Public schools should keep to teaching facts. Religion in schools is for those who pay and pray.

Absolutely not.

All religions should be taught as part of cultural awareness and social sciences. Compare and contrast all religions, this is stuff all people should know.

No way. That is something that should be left at home for the parents

Of course things about religion ,history should be taught in schools. I even went to a Christian School one year when I was in 6th grade. And people have a right to send their children to religious schools if they want them to learn religion. I think when we become an advanced Society there won't be any religions. At least not Ones based on myths.