Sentences with phrase «religious schools based»

The Arizona Court of Appeals began with the question of whether the court may decline to consider one parent's choice of private religious school based solely by the other parent objecting on religious grounds.

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But they don't leave it there — they want to set laws based upon their religious beliefs, set school curricula based upon their religious beliefs, have their religious prayers in public meetings, put their religious texts on public buildings, etc..

While mainline publishers of religious books and church - school curricula have been virtually silent on the subject, there are currently in print more than 350 books challenging evolutionary science and advocating a «creation science» based on six 24 - hour days of creation, a «young - earth» dating, and a worldwide «flood geology.»

Thus there were two quite distinct styles of religious instruction on the campuses: disinterested, non-normative studies, conducted in a regular academic department, and ministerial studies based on an assumption of shared commitment, in marginal divinity schools.

The religious are always looking to put religion front and center in public life: displays and signs on public property, laws based upon their religious beliefs, their beliefs taught as science in schools, bells on Sunday, etc..

There are plenty of private schools that are religious based that one can go to if they truly believe in their particular religion.

In my humble opinion, give no «religious» based holidays at all to school children.

One advantage you get out of separation of church and state is that you are allowed to discriminate against non-Christians and Christians you don't approve of in religious workplaces such as Christian schools when secular businesses aren't allowed to discriminate based on religion.

At issue was whether school officials can be sued for violating the First Amendment rights of what the students claimed was their «private, non-curricular speech based solely upon its religious viewpoint.»

This is consistent with the research on Catholic and other faith - based schools, suggesting that religious instruction provides a better standpoint for critical engagement with the dominating culture than does a public school immersed in that culture.

«Religious Education» involves little detailed teaching of the Faith upon which the school's ethos is based.

A growing coalition of conservative political leaders, religious groups and government officials is leading the attack against publicly supported programs of sex education, school - based health centers, guidance programs in family planning, and other activities designed to address the sexual needs of youth from both a social and a health perspective.

Despite his presumably sincere stand on such matters as school prayer, however, Reagan's religious position is not essentially theocratic, nor is this the basis of his ideological fit with most of the religious right.

A church - state conflict arises when government adopts a policy that has the effect of restricting freedom of conscience or of imposing on all a policy essentially based on the ethos of a particular religious tradition (example: a law outlawing contraception or mandating devotion to Mary in a public school).

As a Catholic school parent, I enjoyed reading Charles Glenn's optimistic assessment of the future of religious schools in «Faith - Based Resistance» (December).

Of course science has a different story to tell us and until someone refutes the scientific basis for the age of the earth and the evolutionary basis for the creation of life the Biblical explanation should be taught only in religious schools and has no place in secular public education.

Given that these results tally with religious and secular aims in the United States, we should anticipate that parents concerned about the direction that American culture is taking will regard faith - based schools as providing a positive environment for their children.

Most Americans assume that the separation of church and state is a fundamental principle deeply rooted in American constitutionalism; that the First Amendment was intended to ensure that government does not involve itself with religion (and vice versa); and that contemporary debates over such vexing issues as school prayer, voucher programs, government funding of faith - based organizations, and the rights of religious minorities represent ongoing attempts to realize the separation intended by the Founders and like - minded early Americans.

And it is not an abstraction, for, as James S. Coleman and others have conclusively shown, those religious - based independent schools in the heart of the cities are winning the educational wars.

The school we attend is a small, private religious based school with about 350 students.

The school does not embrace a specific religious doctrine, but the program is based on a belief that all humans — in fact, all living things — possess a spiritual dimension.

The school does not embrace a specific religious doctrine, but the program is based on a belief that all humans - in fact, all living things - possess a spiritual dimension.

The free for all school meals cover pupil with special nutritional needs and based on decisions by the provider of the education, also needs related to ethical and religious beliefs.

Chicago Children's Museum offers two - hour field trips to a variety of community - based organizations and educational institutions, such as public and private schools, daycares, preschools, day camps, community facilities, charitable organizations, and church / religious groups.

Michigan: Custody is awarded based on the best interests of the child, based on the following factors: moral character and prudence of the parents; physical, emotional, mental, religious and social needs of the child; capability and desire of each parent to meet the child's emotional, educational, and other needs; preference of the child, if the child is of sufficient age and maturity; the love and affection and other emotional ties existing between the child and each parent; the length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity; the desire and ability of each parent to allow an open and loving frequent relationship between the child and other parent; the child's adjustment to his / her home, school, and community; the mental and physical health of all parties; permanence of the family unit of the proposed custodial home; any evidence of domestic violence; and other factors.

BHA Faith Schools Campaigner Richy Thompson commented, «Faith - based selection of pupils is one of the biggest issues with religious schools, as it prevents parents of the wrong faith or of no faith from getting into the best schools in theiSchools Campaigner Richy Thompson commented, «Faith - based selection of pupils is one of the biggest issues with religious schools, as it prevents parents of the wrong faith or of no faith from getting into the best schools in theischools, as it prevents parents of the wrong faith or of no faith from getting into the best schools in theischools in their area.

Though the measure is essentially aimed at allowing parents who have children with developmental disabilities receive access to schools that fit their educational needs, some have intrepreted the measure to allow parents to place students in schools based on their religious background.

The Sunday Times reports this morning that Education Secretary Damian Hinds has confirmed that he will go ahead with proposals to drop the 50 % cap on faith - based admissions at religious free schools.

Speaking in support of the amendment, Baroness Massey said that «my chief concern is the fostering of segregation in schools on the basis of religion... I believe that all schools should include and educate all pupils together so that they can learn from each other instead of being segregated on religious and other grounds.»

Read the OSA's decision: https://humanism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/AD2410The-London-Oratory-Hammersmith-Fulham-28August13.docx Read the BHA's previous press release on the OSA decision: https://humanism.org.uk/2013/08/29/schools-adjudicator-london-oratory-school-must-overhaul-admissions-criteria-after-bha-complaint/ Read the BHA's press release on the threat of judicial review: https://humanism.org.uk/2013/11/05/london-oratory-school-challenges-schools-adjudicators-decision-must-rewrite-admissions-policy/ Read more about the BHA's campaigns work on «faith» schools: http://www.humanism.org.uk/campaigns/religion-and-schools/faith-schools View the BHA's table of types of school with a religious character: http://www.humanism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/schools-with-a-religious-character.pdf The British Humanist Association is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity.

In its decision, the EC has opaquely said, «After careful analysis of all relevant elements, we have come to the conclusion that the UK has provided sufficient clarification as regards its narrow interpretation of Sections 58 and 60 [the relevant law], which merely enables the faith - based education and is limited to ensure the maintenance of the religious character of the school.

Removing the 50 % cap on religious selection at faith - based free schools runs entirely counter to this ambition.

Read St James's consultation: http://www.stjames.tgacademy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/finalconsultation.pdf Read the BHA's correspondence with the Academy and Diocese: http://humanism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/BHA-correspondence-with-Tudor-Grange-Academy-Solihull.pdf Read Tudor Grange's affiliation agreement with the Diocese of Birmingham: http://www.tudor-grange.solihull.sch.uk/images/docs/draftjul11.doc Read the relevant section of the Equality Act 2010: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/85 Visit the local campaign's Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/150736215077978/ View the petition against the plans: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/tudor-grange-admissions-policy Read more about the BHA's campaigns work on «faith» schools: http://humanism.org.uk/campaigns/schools-and-education/faith-schools/ Read the BHA's table of types of school with a religious character: http://www.humanism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/schools-with-a-religious-character.pdf The British Humanist Association is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity.

Read The Times report: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/education/article3807588.ece Read the CofE's press release: http://www.churchofengland.org/media-centre/news/2013/07/secretary-of-state-for-education-calls-for-continuing-partnership-with-cofe.aspx Listen to Michael Gove's comments at the event: http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/data/files/resources/5093/130703-Lambeth-Education-seminar.mp3 Read more about the BHA's campaigns work on «faith» schools: http://www.humanism.org.uk/campaigns/religion-and-schools/faith-schools View the BHA's table of types of school with a religious character: http://www.humanism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/schools-with-a-religious-character.pdf The British Humanist Association is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity.

A Labour policy rooted in those values might be that no state - funded school should be allowed to select pupils on the basis of the professed faith of their parents, or privilege children of the same religious background over those whose parents do not believe in a god.

A number of religious - based private schools in the Hudson Valley are facing state scrutiny over accusations that they're failing to provide children with basic education.

The law around «faith» school employment in England, in allowing religious schools to widely discriminate — often against every teacher — on the basis of religion in who they employ, is «arbitrary» and goes beyond what is permitted by European law.

It should be emphasized that religious based institutions, including their private schools and hospitals, have a long, rich tradition of being anti-union.

In response to a sharp uptick in hate crimes across New York state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for a $ 25 million program that would provide additional security measures to schools and day - care centers affiliated with religious or other belief - based organizations.

Becket Keys Church of England School in Brentwood, Essex, the largest Free School to have been pre-approved to open by the Department for Education, has been accused today of attempting to circumvent the 50 % faith - based admissions requirement imposed by the Department for Education (DfE), and also of breaking the rules on religious requirements in employing teachers.

Public opinion surveys reveal that over 75 % of parents want their religious values reflected in school - based sex education curricula.

However, despite having been defended by Schools Minister Nick Gibb just a few months ago as being necessary to «ensure that pupils receive an inclusive and broad - based education», the Government has decided to shelve the cap, allow religious schools to become entirely single - faith in their intake, and then introduce new measures to break down the further segregation this willSchools Minister Nick Gibb just a few months ago as being necessary to «ensure that pupils receive an inclusive and broad - based education», the Government has decided to shelve the cap, allow religious schools to become entirely single - faith in their intake, and then introduce new measures to break down the further segregation this willschools to become entirely single - faith in their intake, and then introduce new measures to break down the further segregation this will cause.

The Education Investment Tax Credit will increase funds in two areas — donations to public schools, school districts and teacher - driven projects; and scholarships to help low - and middle - income students attend religious and other tuition - based schools, according to the NY Archdiocese.

Rather than being a stealthy way to spread religious doctrine, school - based yoga really does help kids.

It is the place to exchange knowledge Supporting school - based teachers of religious education in every part of their professional lives

Along with Peter Weir, Gillian Armstrong, and Bruce Beresford, Schepisi was a key figure in the renaissance of the Australian film industry, making the acclaimed features The Devil's Playground (1976), a semi-autobiographical account of adolescent life in a religious boarding school, and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978), based on Thomas Keneally's novel.

The survey followed the government's proposals to lift the 50 per cent cap on religious selection in faith schools included in the education green paper, which would effectively allow them to select 100 per cent of pupils based on their religious background.

Creating partnerships between schools and faith - based organizations: Schools and religious centers need to communicate and collaschools and faith - based organizations: Schools and religious centers need to communicate and collaSchools and religious centers need to communicate and collaborate.

Proposed plans to allow faith schools to select all pupils based on religious grounds will lead to «increased ethnic and religious segregation across England», according to the British Humanist Association (BHA).

Regarding teaching religious education, surely, in faith based schools teachers are likely to actually expected to teach more than the time stated and that this time is part of the dedicated espoused mission of the school.