Here’s the question we asked readers:
“Does a mandatory comparative religion class (focusing on historical significance of religions & creeds) violate the religious freedoms of parents and their children?”
Here’s how readers responded:
43 percent Yes
45 percent No
12 percent Unsure
We asked this question because of recent events in Canada where the country’s Supreme Court ruled that compulsory attendance of all students in Quebec’s “Ethics and Religious Culture” course is constitutional.
Readers seem to be divided on the topic. We at UFI admit that we are unsure as to the wisdom of such a policy. There doesn’t seem to be agreement on this topic on either side of the political aisle. We welcome your thoughts on it.
For an interesting perspective, go here.