I don't think it's quite fair to have a teens for christ club, and reject ideas from students to have an ethnicity club. I don't know if that's leagal, but I"ve heard from around school that it wasn't. Can anyone help me out with this?
2006-09-30 13:14:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Okay people i don't have a problem with christian people. I was just asking if it was constitutional to allow one religion and turn down another religion and ethnic groups.
Anyway, to those people who did not assume that i was biast towards them, (sheesh people, god warriors here are so determined!) from what I"m hearing, it is legal to have a teens for christ group, but it is not to endorse it, right? Thanks. PS. i am just fclarifying! stop being mean. just because you're insecure that not EVERYONE is christian anymore...
2006-09-30 17:21:53 · update #1
It's completely legal. It's also completely legal to have an ethinicity club. Note that a 'teens for christ' club does NOT violate separation of church and state; it's only when a teacher or other representative endorses a particular religion or practice while in the role. That means that in school a teacher can pray all they want, students can pray all they want, etc. but a teacher can not ask the class to engage in a silent time or ask others to join -- it's VERY important for people to see the differences here. It guarantees our right to practice religion freely.
2006-09-30 13:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why can't student's have an ethnicity club? There's all kinds of young black professionals groups, and latino heritage groups... Do you know the specific group that was denied and why? Sometimes groups need to have 2 faculty sponsors from the school in order to have meetings - is it possible the ethnicity groups didn't have sponsors?
And what's wrong with a teens for christ club? Why not?
2006-09-30 20:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal. Because anyone can become a Christian. Just like anyone can learn to play chess. Ethnic clubs on the other hand will not allow someone who is not of that ethnicity. Why do you have a problem if it does not affect you? Are you worried they will sneak up, put a bag over your head, kidnap you, and try to brain wash you? Get real
2006-09-30 20:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by unicorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who do you have the problem with the 'teens' or 'Christ'. Why don't you go to the leader of the club and ask him how did they manage to get their club started and tell him your grievance, maybe they can help and or give you some ideas on how to get 'ethnicity club' going. Stop being an envious cry baby.
2006-09-30 20:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is unconstitutional and completely unfair. The First Amendment prohibits schools (as public institutions) from funding religious activities or allowing such organizations to use school grounds. If you really want to do something about it (I would), I suggest contacting an organization such as Americans United for the Seperation of Church and State (www.au.org) or the Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org).
2006-09-30 20:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about California, but in WI both ethnic clubs and 'teens for Christ' clubs would be fully legal.
2006-09-30 20:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its legal. I have a bible club at my school. clubs are extracurricular and as long as you get school aproval you can have whatever kind of club you want
2006-09-30 20:21:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Canadian. but I'm certain that the US constitution guarantees the right to religious expression.
2006-09-30 20:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal or not, let ppl pray wherever they want to. What are they going to do, arrest you?
2006-09-30 20:19:45 · answer #9 · answered by psychomomof5girls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋