A diversidade religiosa no contexto de alunos da EJA na escola Tancredo de Almeida Neves, no município de Cariacica - ES

Abstract

Changes in society's standard of living, the growth of social groups, the strengthening of cultures, the appreciation of young people and other movements, have brought to light the reality of the current scenario in which we live. Controversial issues have been discussed much more recurrently and with different opinions, and it is at school that topics like these should be debated, considering that it is the place where critical citizens develop and, mainly, with respect to differences, where the fight against religious racism can be established. In this sense, the present study intends to analyze the importance of the Curricular Component of Religious Education in the modality of Youth and Adult Education at the Tancredo de Almeida Neves School, located in the municipality of Cariacica, in Espírito Santo. It is intended, therefore, to answer the following research question: how can the curricular component of religious education contribute to respect for religious diversity in the context of youth and adult education? As a hypothesis, it is assumed that the Curricular Component of Religious Education promotes knowledge of different identities, cultures and religions, promoting dialogue and respect for the different existing religions. It is considered a scenario marked by intolerance, disrespect, prejudice and the various forms of violence in the face of a plural context of Brazilian society. It was concluded that Religious Education, as an area of knowledge, can be used as an adequate field of knowledge in EJA, as a resource capable of providing dialogue and respect in the educational context and, consequently, forming citizens capable of understanding that plurality and religious freedom are fundamental rights expressly guaranteed, with respect and tolerance.