Students must understand the impact of religion on history, politics, society, and culture to function as competent citizens. Many people think that religious topics are only about the Bible, but today there are approximately 313 different religions practiced in the United States. All students should have a basic knowledge or understanding of the tenets of each religion, as well as recognizing the diversity that exists within each belief in its time and place. Having a basic background helps students understand current issues and religious conflicts. Religious issues are constantly being talked about on various news stations around the world. How can one understand what is happening in the world or understand what happened in the past without basic knowledge of the world