An
atheist handbook will be given to parents concerned about religious influence in
schools as a guide for how to challenge teachers.
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Scottish
law requires schools to host six religious observance sessions a year, although
the school may choose to have more
Humanist
Society Scotland (HSS) have published 'A Guide for Non-Religious Parents' and 'A
Guide for Non-Religious Young People' to try and help them understand their
human rights regarding religious classes.
The
humanist group said they received regular complaints from parents and pupils and
the guides would help "empower the two-thirds of non-religious young people in
Scotland".
Gary
McLelland, the organisation's head of communications, said: "Many people across
Scotland feel uncomfortable about the religious content of in the school system
but are unsure about what their legal rights are.
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