Nanking, Aug. 24.
An important explanation and definition of the Government's policy of regulating and restrict~ ing religious education is contained in an order to the Chekiang Provineial Department of Education issued by the Ministry of Educa tion in consequence of an equity from the Department, According to the order, churches, temples and other religious organs which are established solely for the purpose of propagating and spreading religious doctrines are imposed regulations relating to education, Where, how-religious body establishes inst stitutions, which, although not} ring the name of. schools, impart a general education to the pupils: such institutions shall be subject to the educational regula. tions.
The Ministry disapproves the: proposal of the Department that all children under the age of 13 should be expressly prohibited from attending any religious ser-pointing out that such a mea contrary to the principle of religious toleration as well as commitments to foreign Parents should however urged to send their children below the age of 13 to registered or Government schools' to receive! an education free from religious dias—Kuo M
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