After the revolution period, the was the emergence of new laws to govern the new territories, through their evolvement to become legal states. The then Northwest region, which consists of the current states of Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, some parts of Wisconsin and Indiana, developed the region’s Ordinance. It stated that “Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of humankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.” Such indicated how knowledge is connected to morality and religion, making the inseparable. The forefathers identified them as the pillars of formation of a good government and the happy coexistence of its members. The paper will examine and emphasize on the relevance of these principles in the contemporary America.
The relevance of religion is essential, especially in the establishment of moral behaviors governing the society. Regardless of the diversity, which has dominated the United States, it is necessary for the nation to maintain the right ethical behaviors. These can only be achieved through the introduction and maintenance of religion in the system. For instance, it is tough for one to induce the negative impacts of robbery to pagans. Such individuals do not believe in morality since they do not have firm grounds on their religious docket. Hence, a nation that aims to promote immorality and respectful coexistence in the society should encourage the promotion of religion in such a country. Regardless of the belief or denomination followed by an individual, each of them will promote the maintenance of moral behavior in the society, which goes a long way to facilitate peaceful coexistence for all its residents.
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Additionally, it is hard and almost impossible to separate education from religion and morality. Education is the major source of knowledge even in the current era. Hence, this forms an essential formality that ought to be followed by a nation that aims to achieve knowledge. For instance, the organic law is stipulated in the America’s charter, which includes the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the constitution. It is mentioned that the “laws of Nature and Nature’s God” should forever be facilitated. Additionally, the articles of Confederation insist on the necessity of morality and religion in schools and declares it essential. Thus, these principles have proven to be inevitable regardless of the period or era in which it is practiced. Therefore, it is evident and necessary for these policies to be utilized in the current age in the United States, to ensure that a more viable ecosystem is created to promote peaceful coexistence.
On the other hand, some critics invalidate the necessity of religion and its interaction with knowledge and morality in a nation. The term religion as a personal belief, which one can choose voluntarily to get involved or not. For instance, the atheist movement has gained popularity in the United States, and have even pursued the elimination of religious studies in the curriculum. This has created an uproar and prompted the extinction of the religion. However, the powers possessed by the constitution nullifies any attempt to dispute the relevance of religion, immorality, and knowledge in a nation.
In conclusion, the paper has examined and emphasized on the relevance of these principles in the contemporary America. Thus, regardless of the belief or denomination followed by an individual, each of them will promote the maintenance of moral behavior in the society, which goes a long way to facilitate peaceful coexistence for all its residents. Additionally, it is hard and almost impossible to separate education from religion and morality. Regardless of the move by the atheist to remove religious studies in the curriculum, the constitution protects its and stipulates the exclusivity of the religion, immorality, and knowledge in a nation.
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- Krason, Stephen M. “Our Founding Fathers, Religion, And Religious Liberty.” Catholic Social Science Review 18 (2013): 241-248.