Introduction The extent and presence of religion in communal schools is a contentious and difficult issue. The latest advance by public educators to do away with religion in school programs may confirm to be injurious towards developing coaching of students. The US government has tried to interpret the proper link between public schools and religion for many years. The role of religion in public schools has been highly debated. This paper explores the roles played by religion in public education. Due to the significance of these roles; it supports the idea that religious schools should receive public aid. The role religion in public education Religion has played an important role in public education by collectively joining people of diverse nationalities, culture, languages and creed. It has integrated these people together on the grounds of what they share and endeavor to achieve jointly. Moreover, it has allowed students from diverse cultures to develop a union of purpose and spirit that celebrates and appreciates their diversity. This has promoted civil unity from which religious harmony is certain to grow. Besides, religious education has significantly contributed towards developing an informed and integrated society that enhances unity in diversity. 1 Therefore, religious schools should be supported. In expounding the role of religion in communal education, it is imperative to mention that the advantages of a consistent teaching program in the lessons attached to religion should be appreciated. A plural, open, historically informed, interdisciplinary and intercultural teaching on religion in communal schools is in line with global development agenda. Additionally, it is a concept that is gaining popularity and significance throughout the world. The role of religion in education is a significant human need which all students should be aware of if they are to be considered educated. Hence, schools that embrace religion should receive public aid. Religion plays a significant role in expounding the origin of the world. It is difficult to teach literature, philosophy or history without comprehending religion and its effects in the contemporary society. Efforts to secularize the past distort power that created the planet in which we live in. Providing elective lessons in world religions or lessons to study bible stories and how they affect literature is absolutely correct towards good quality education. However, teaching a particular religious principle or providing prayer in a specific religious tradition is completely a different issue. In public schooling, the enforced practice of a specific religion, or the training of certain religious practices is inappropriate. If all schools could provide religious courses where students would study religion instead of being instructed with religion, then such schools should be supported by the public. Religious education promotes spirituality by instructing the public on how to interact with environment around them, and allowing spirituality to direct their individual growth. Religious education helps the public to appreciate that they are equal in the world which may be perceived as an enormous kingdom that motivates fear. 2 Hence, religion helps students to understand the ways they can boost their morals in society and also employ their personal talents and self worth. Therefore, religious education plays a vital role of promoting morality in public schools and for this reason, rel