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Discrimination in schools on the basis of religion?

28-10-2009 2:19pm

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MrPudding

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Discrimination in schools on the basis of religion.

Following on from the thread in the Atheism and Agnosticism forum, I am wondering what is the basis for allowing this practice to continue.

Actually, I suppose the first question is; is it discrimination? A non religious parent put his child on the waiting list for the village school, which happens to be catholic. Children that are baptised as catholic are given a higher priority in the admissions process. If it comes down to the point where there are two children for one place the child that is catholic will get the place over the child that is not, irrespective, I believe, of any other factors that could be used to differentiate. Is this discrimination?

If it is discrimination why is it allowed?

Would this be something that could be challenged in Ireland or in Europe?

Note: I am not asking for advice here, I am simply looking for discussion on the idea.

MrP

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