Yet another secular government wants to increase religious meddling in civic life — some Brazilians want to incorporate more religion into the public schools. I wonder if getting input from the rest of the world would be helpful?
Você é favorável ao ensino religioso facultativo nas escolas públicas? (Are you favorable to optional religious teachings in
public school?)Sim (yes) - 73%
Não (no) - 27%
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