The proposal to incorporate religious education into public schooling in Montenegro is deemed unacceptable and undermines the very foundations of civil society, the constitutional framework, as well as the long-standing traditions of coexistence in the diversity of Montenegrin society, stated Ammar Borančić, Vice President of the Liberal Party and representative of the European Union, today.

“Public education is a shared entity that must remain neutral regarding personal differences and beliefs, especially among the youth. While acknowledging the religious needs of some citizens, the state ensures adequate funding for religious schools from various communities, fulfilling the demand for religious education while maintaining the secular and inclusive nature of society,” Borančić noted in his statement.

He further stressed the importance of enhancing civic education in public schools, through which, he asserted, the youth will genuinely grasp the significance of authentic spirituality and the core of all religious teachings intended to unite rather than divide people.

“Bringing clergy into schools will not foster this understanding; rather, as past experiences show, it can exacerbate divisions, create tensions, and lead to the indoctrination of future generations. It is our duty to prevent this if we aspire to be a modern, contemporary, and prosperous state that welcomes all its citizens,” Borančić expressed.

News