Religião, ensino religioso e cotidianos da escola: discutindo a laicidade na rede pública estadual do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

The different religions circulate within the school as one more element of the differences that characterize and challenge the school. For this reason, must be respected. However, the school does not always remain secular and often religions appear unequal and segregated manner. While some, especially the Christian, are exalted, others are suppressed or made invisible, which demonstrates a disregard for religious differences and secularism school. In this sense, it is necessary to address the complex issue and conflicting cultural and religious differences within the school and its consequences in the process of teaching-learning and sense of belonging for students, especially the supporters of religious minorities. For research and analysis of the presence of religion in the school environment and the impacts caused by it, the school material culture has great relevance. Through objects found in school, or even by their absence, we can assess how the school is the difference and how it can become an enabler of religious intolerance. Textbooks, murals, reviews and other materials, are important sources. Also, how educators address the issue is also an important source for the analysis of the presence of religions and their struggles in everyday school life. Within this discussion, enter a legitimate religion, within the school, through the discipline of Religious Education, its historical context, political and religious interests and their consequences.