Chaplains in Public Schools? Polling Shows Americans Have Strong Reactions

Surprise poll finds strong support for religious chaplains in public schools

Most Americans recognize that chaplains can provide the wisdom and love students need to help deal with their increasing spiritual and mental health challenges — as long as students ask for the support and it’s not coerced in any way. A new poll shows that a majority of American adults support allowing religious chaplains to serve in public schools, though many draw the line at teacher-led prayer or government-funded religious charter schools. A…

Chaplains in public schools? Polling shows Americans have strong reactions

Should religion have a seat in the classroom? A new poll by The Associated Press and the University of Chicago shows a clear divide among Americans. While many back the idea of school chaplains, far fewer are comfortable with teachers leading students in prayer. The findings reflect a deeper national debate over how much faith belongs in public schools, and where to draw the line between church and state.  Should religion have a seat in the clas…

Majority of Americans see chaplains in public schools as a resource * WorldNetDaily * by Quinn Delamater, The Daily Signal

'I believe people see that young people are struggling with their mental health and are open to them receiving spiritual guidance'

Majority of Americans See Chaplains in Public Schools as a Resource

Most adults in the U.S. would support chaplains in public schools, a recent survey suggests.   The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reported that 58% of the public thinks religious chaplains should be allowed to provide support services in public schools.    While 6 in 10 adults agree that chaplains should be able to have a presence in public schools, most do not agree with faculty-led prayer (55%) or mandatory prayer per…