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Polly Toynbee

There is all the difference in the world between teaching children about religion and handing them over to be taught by the religious.

Polly Toynbee

Religion

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The quote highlights that educating children about religion involves providing information and understanding, while allowing religious authorities to teach them means giving those authorities control over the children's beliefs and values. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between offering knowledge and surrendering influence to religious institutions.

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