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