by Alan Haskvitz
Because of the potential controversy of teaching about religion in the classroom, I have found links that explain the legal ramifications as well as the many religions in some detail. Always check with your administrator about local policies.
We’re providing these links for your convenience and not as an endorsement of any religion or belief. This is a good place to start.
Teachers and the Law
Religion and teaching about religion
Finding Common Ground
A guide to teaching religion and holidays in school -- free large download
Religion in the Public Schools
Rules for teaching about religion in the classroom
Information about religions
All Sides of the Story -- Religious Tolerance
BBC Religion & Ethics
Controversial Groups Database
Large database – a nice place to find information on religions that are not as well known
Judaism 101
Easy to understand
Religious Worlds
Survey of World Religions
Teaching about Religion – Focus on Freethought
Virtual Religion Index
Enormous link site analyzes and highlights content of religion-related websites.
The World’s Major Religions and Belief Systems
Religion and American History
Backgrounder on the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Religion and the Founding of the American Republic
Primary source documents
The Great Awakening and What it Means
Cults
Cults, Sects and Denominations
The Religious Movements Page: Conceptualizing “Anti-Cult” and “Counter-Cult”
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