The separation of education from religion is a principle universally adhered to by all countries in the world. The Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that:
Article 36? The state protects normal religious activities. No one may use religion to engage in activities that disrupt social order, harm citizens' health or interfere with the national education system.
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The Education Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that:
Article 8? Educational activities must conform to the public interests of the state and society.
The state separates education from religion. No organization or individual may use religion to carry out activities that hinder the national education system.
Article 11 The state adapts to the needs of the development of socialist market economy and social progress, promotes educational reform, promotes the coordinated development and convergence of all kinds of education at all levels, improves the modern national education system, improves the lifelong education system and improves the level of educational modernization.
The state takes measures to promote educational equity and balanced development of education.
The state supports, encourages and organizes educational scientific research, popularizes the achievements of educational scientific research and promotes the improvement of educational quality.
People's Government of Lin 'an District, Hangzhou —— Q: How to understand the principle of "separation of church and state" in the education law?