Freedom of Religion Response

When reviewing the First Amendment Survey, I cannot say that I was surprised that when asked which part of the First Amendment was most recognizable, people most commonly voted freedom of speech. However, I did find it somewhat interesting that the least recognizable was the right to petition simply because it becomes so relevant when protesting, gathering a group, or fighting an issue. The survey was one that I found informative and also intriguing because it brought up questions that may not be directly related when talking about the First Amendment because they brought up issues such as religion in schools, seperation of church and state, and even going as far to ask whether or not corporations and businesses have the same free speech as independent citizens.
I then went on to research teaching religion in schools and read the article titled, Revising History: What happens in Texas won't stay in Texas. It spoke about the recent debate in the Texas curriculum about what can or cannot be taught in social studies classes around the state. The fight is mainly about whether or not the presence of Protestant Christianity should be included when speaking about our countries founding. I must say, I have to agree with the decision to keep religious views outside of the educational system. I feel that in some ways, inviting religion into class discussions opens the floor for more religious than factual based arguements or discussions. A simple conversation about science could suddenly take a turn for the creation of the universe, which then in many ways pulls the entire context of the original conversation out of the equation. In this day and age there are far too many religions, religious beliefs, and lack of religious beliefs to impliment a sound and respectful religious system within the educational enviornment.