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# LOSING FAITH
# LOSING FAITH
Religion in schools: 'My son was upset - a friend told him he wasn't going to heaven'
- In part two of a deep dive into the stalemate in providing choice in primary education, Peter McGuire hears from parents and teachers.
- Families speak of being forced into Catholic schools because of hours-long daily commutes to 'nearest' multi-denominational.
- While 'opting out' of religious instruction is facilitated by many schools, many parents say their children feel isolated and upset.
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