There is widespread support in England for teaching Christianity in schools, according to a YouGov poll released by Oxford University.
Almost two-thirds (64%) of the more than 1,800 people questioned said that children need to learn about Christianity to understand English history, while more than half (57%) said it was important if pupils are to understand the English culture and way of life….
Andrea Williams, Chief Executive of Christian Concern, welcomed the findings: “It is striking that so much of the public sees the need for Christianity to be taught properly. We are often given the impression that teaching about Jesus and His message is old-fashioned and irrelevant to a modern generation. But this survey shows that many people value the Christian framework.
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UK Poll Reveals Widespread Support for Teaching Children Christianity
There is widespread support in England for teaching Christianity in schools, according to a YouGov poll released by Oxford University.
Almost two-thirds (64%) of the more than 1,800 people questioned said that children need to learn about Christianity to understand English history, while more than half (57%) said it was important if pupils are to understand the English culture and way of life….
Andrea Williams, Chief Executive of Christian Concern, welcomed the findings: “It is striking that so much of the public sees the need for Christianity to be taught properly. We are often given the impression that teaching about Jesus and His message is old-fashioned and irrelevant to a modern generation. But this survey shows that many people value the Christian framework.
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