Parents are at a crossroads over whether religion lessons should be allowed in the classroom. Hundreds of primary schools “close” during class time so religious teachers can come in and teach Bible-based values, and parents must opt out if they do not want their children to attend. A group of rationalists has launched a campaign Read more
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Religion lessons in schools divide parents 
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Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
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