2. Importance of Balance: Teaching from Religious Texts Presented by: Sean Price

3. Introduction Definition of Religion The importance of acting Being taught principles Religion in school without indoctrination

4. Religion or No Religion There have been changes in society Public Schools prior to the 1960’s No Religion at home or school Neutrality with Religion

5. Building Faith and Character Religion creates a sense of accountability Religious texts invite us to act Religious principles build faith and character Don’t set aside what you’ve become Example of putting aside morals

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7. Becoming Would you teach from strictly Christianity? Different teachings and religions Allowing students to be more cultured

8. Religions Christianity Islam Jewish

9. American Heritage School American Heritage’s Mission Teaching from religious texts Teaching principles/attributes The Founding Fathers

10. Review Religion or No Religion Building Faith and Character Becoming Religions American Heritage School

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