The topic of religion in the public school system is a controversial one. There is an argument made by some people that kids should be allowed to grow up before they choose their religion. They say that by introducing religion in the public school system, the state is imposing a religion on children even though the children may not belong to that particular religion or any religion. An argument related to the debate about religion in the public school system, is the debate between creationism and evolution and if evolution should be taught in schools. Another argument of the same nature can be seen in the debate about prayers (religious prayers) in public school system.

The topic of religion in the public school system, can also be seen in a larger context, as the debate about the role of religion in government. It is the government of the nation which ultimately has the power to decide the education policies of its school.  If the government is secular it is much more likely that religion will not be introduced in the public school system.

The separation of state and church has seen a lot of controversial and heated debates in countries like USA.  Some of the arguments made for and against the motion can be read to gain a perspective on the topic of religion in the public school system. A lot of landmark judgements be the supreme courts of USA also include insightful commentary about religion in the public school system.

Once you have researched the topics from these different perspectives you can read persuasive essays about religion in the public school system. But understand that debate about religion in the public school system is about something much more fundamental than it may superficially seem to be.