Which of the following is true of the "common elements" of the common school advocated by Mann?

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Horace Mann advocated for a non-sectarian, universal education system, which he believed should be free from specific religious indoctrination to accommodate all children regardless of their religious backgrounds. However, the inclusion of the Bible and certain Protestant practices in schools, seen as part of the "common elements" of education, was opposed by Irish Catholics. They saw these practices as promoting a Protestant worldview, which led to conflicts over the nature of public education.

Which of the Following Is True of the "Common Elements