A court in PA says that a father can teach his 13 year old daughter about polgamy and his supporting beliefs in it yet we are banned from saying prayers in school and the 10 Commandments are almost completely banned in the court system altogether...
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/ap/ap_on_re_us/storytext/polygamy_appeal/20441839/SIG=125nobfe5/*http://www.courts.state.pa.us/OpPosting/Supreme/out/J-97-2004mo.pdf
2006-09-28 08:29:19 · 8 answers · asked by jthoms9800 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because the father is teaching such a thing privately and the school system is public.
2006-09-28 08:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by roshambo76 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's called separation of Church and state. I realize that may be a difficult concept for you to grasp. But without it, you break the law if you don't follow the state's religion. School is paid for by the State through taxes received by citizens.
Look at it this way: Would you want to pay taxes for someone to indoctrinate your children in a different religion than yours?
You're free to teach your children whatever you believe - no matter how idiotic it is - because they're your children and you're not receiving tax money for doing it.
2006-09-28 08:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by beast 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a constiutional right to say your own prayers in school, it's just not constitutional to have school sanctioned prayer in school, and since the school system and justice system are both taxpayer funded, they MUST be religiously neutral.
Whatever people do in their homes is not my business as long as nobody is being hurt. And just because people talk about certain things, doesn't necessarily mean that they'll do it.
2006-09-28 08:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
He has the right to teach her what ever he wants. Although you are not free to practice religion at school, you are free to practice religion at home. Thats his choice, we may not agree, but we can't change it. If we could it would be a problem for our country. By the same logic people would try to stop Muslims from their practices at home, any other religion would be open to the same scrutiny.
2006-09-28 08:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wait back it up, easy back it up!!!!
It says he can teach her about his beliefs at *home*, when he has her! The mother wasn't wanting her to learn about his beliefs! This is freedom of conscience, right here.
You are also welcome to teach your children your beliefs at home, church, etc. This is a good thing for all parents! It sets a precedent saying you don't lose the right to teach your kids your values when you divorce!
You just have to accept that these rights are for everybody.
2006-09-28 08:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The family is far different than the govt and a school.
2006-09-28 08:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
B/c there is a difference. A parent can teach his/her kid anything they want.
2006-09-28 08:31:18 · answer #7 · answered by mutterhals 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ummmm... satan I think
2006-09-28 08:30:56 · answer #8 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋