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In 'Purely Secular Public Schools,' William Weston Patton delivers a compelling address on the role of the Bible and religious instruction in public education. Originally delivered in Farwell Hall, Chicago, in 1876, Patton’s speech advocates for a strictly secular approach to public schools, arguing for the separation of religious teachings from the educational curriculum. He examines the complexities of incorporating religious texts and doctrines into a system designed to serve a diverse population, addressing concerns about sectarianism and the rights of conscience. This historical document offers valuable insights into the debates surrounding religion and public education in the late 19th century, a topic that remains relevant and contentious today. Patton’s address is a significant contribution to the ongoing dialogue about the purpose and scope of public education in a pluralistic society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
