The majority of books on religious education are written by those who are themselves adherents of particular religious beliefs and such books almost invariably reflect their authors' religious inclinations. Therefore a critical look at certain key aspects in religious education from a secular point of view was long overview when this title was first published in 1985. The author provides such an appraisal, and offers a critical survey of frequently debated questions in religious education. This title will be of interest to students of the philosophy of education.