Reply #3: I think it has a lot to do with how religion is taught [View All]

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In the UK for example religion is not kept out of school. Many years ago I was taught Religious Education; even then, and I am talking 50's and 60's, it was expected that the varieties of faith would be covered. This meant we could be expected to hear about Islam, Sikhism, Agnosticism, Atheism and Hinduism. The result is that I and others are able have some informed thought on the subject and so make your own decision about your faith. More importantly you were not kept in the dark about other faiths.

I am not certain what the situation in the rest of Europe, is tho' I am aware that Philosophy is a core subject in France.