Church vs. State Religion in the Public School System? Clarissa Grego.

Church vs. StateReligion in the Public School System?

Clarissa Grego

The Beginning

This country was found on religious freedom, meaning; The people are free to practice whichever religion they prefer.

This country has a government that has promised to guide us in the right direction without religious interference.

But…

The Issue

My Position (for now)

However..

What about certain situations?

-pledge of allegiance

-money

-private, personal prayer

-teaching ABOUT religion

Why is this my position?My Argument is..

School is an influential place

Teachers can be role models

Public vs. Private

Sources Church-State Constitutional Issues By: Donald L.

Drakeman

The Wall of Separation By: Frank J. Sorauf

Exploring the Constitution Series: The Separation of Church and State By: Darien A. McWhirter

Secularism, Neutrality, and the Supreme Court: Invisible Religion in the Public Schools By: Paul J. Toscano

Government Intervention in Religious Affairs By: Dean M. Kelley

EvidenceCourt Cases

Personal experience

First Amendment

Media

Paper