What role do you think religion should play in education, and why?

everyone should no the facts about how all religions have hindered (and sometimes helped) the progress of the human race

It is for the individual to make their own decisions. You teach them as stories. That is what they are. It isn't a teachers job to determine for children if they need faith in a higher power on not. Nonsense question. They are taught as someone else's belief, not if it's fiction or not. As stories they are mostly fiction yes, but the use of old text is to learn from it's lessons. If a teacher cannot grasp this then they are not a teacher, who would teach something so old as fact? We do not know. Jeez.

It should be taught for awareness of other cultures, however it should not be taught as fact. At the end of the day its a belief not Fact.

Only insofar as students should be able to respect their fellows, but religion in general should be removed from government operations and remain a private affair, churches and such shouldn’t receive any recognition nor oppression from the government.

I think that all people should have sound understanding of all religions, as this will reduce discrimination

Religion is something individuals should either believe in or not on their own accord not be forced into believing anything they want or don't.

Religious education should be part of the History department’s national curriculum. There is no relevance in grown up life, being educated about religion will not help anyone achieve anything.
For those interested in the topic, it should be a choice, like media studies or art

It’s important to educate our children about other faiths. It helps breed acceptance, respect and understanding.

Religions should be taught in religious education but schools should not require students to take part in religious ceremonies or be part of a religious organisation to attend.

While religion is subjective, it can be useful and inciteful to learn how other people see the world

I would not say it is a cancer, but it is definitely an irrational coping mechanism used by many people to deal with their issues; irrational solutions should not change general educational policy - religion should still be taught in schools to increase understanding and decrease discrimination though.

religion is part of world history and understand how different parts of the world work and came to be.

Religious studies should be purely academic, without an emphasis on how people should live their lives.

Learning about whole world cultures, different beliefs and religions is more relevant to young people in a modern world.

Religion shouldn't be illegal. Generally practicing religion doesn't harm others, and if you practice in that way you should be left alone. Religion has no place in schools apart from Religious Education or government however.

I see it is best for society to educate one another on many religious beliefs to be more mindful and respectful to those who may have different beliefs to oneself.

Religion is a cultural epithet and useful as a guide to understanding culture, it has no metaphysical truth to it and should be taught as such.

All religions should be respected, none should be prioritised unless the school is a specific religious school, eg. CofE

Religion is a big part of society and peoples cultures and we should learn about these topics in school - the pros and the cons - regardless.