Religion in schools
March 1, 2014
UMR found:
- 27% agree New Zealand schools should include classes on Christianity taught from a Christian perspective, with 47% disagreeing
- 74% agree New Zealand schools should teach about the differences between religions but not about which religion is right with 12% disagreeing
- 68% agree Evolution should be taught as the view of how life developed which is generally accepted by scientists with 14% disagreeing
- 38% agree Evolution, creationism and intelligent design should be taught as equally valid explanations for how life developed with 38% disagreeing