Routledge Education, Politics and Religion - Academic Book

In a time when many popular texts argue that religion is a danger to society, this book provides a necessary counter-argument. It examines the secularising agenda that has influenced democratic societies since the Enlightenment. By analyzing the assumptions behind these modern trends, the text argues that removing religious thought and people from the public square and educational settings is both unwise and undemocratic. This work explores the tension between the civil and the sacred within the context of modern education. It provides a deep look into how religious ideas are treated in contemporary society and why their exclusion matters. Using examples drawn largely from Christianity, the book offers a serious look at the impact of secularism on our shared public life. It is a significant resource for those studying the relationship between faith, politics, and the classroom.