2007-01-05 03:55:32 · 6 answers · asked by Hunter B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I understand that it isn't in the Constitution, but another question (and why I'm asking) is why was the decision to remove prayer from Public Schools supported in the Supreme Court EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T IN THE CONSTITUTION, but the move to take out "Under God" was blocked by the Supreme Court? Was it because of the judges themselves? Or because the case was made so persuasively that the judges cupported the Prosecution?
2007-01-05 04:05:34 · update #1
there are some loopholes.
the governement can interfer with religion if they can prove that its harmful- like with polygamy, live human sacrifices, or when parents refuse to get medical care for their children due to their beliefs.
prayer in school isn't illegal- its illegal when its forced. but I've gone to public schools my whole life and people were allowed to pray and practice their beliefs (like head scarfs for muslim girls).
I personally don't understand the ruling when it come to 'in god we trust' on money and 'under god' in the pledge. but I know people can refuse to say the pledge if they choose to.
2007-01-05 06:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No where in the Constitution does it say that there has to be a separation of Church and State.
The actual phrase that confuses people is this:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . .
Probably the judges themselves. If I'm not mistaken the decision about Under God in the oath was settled by the 9th circuit court in San Francisco, which is known for being one of the most liberal circuit courts in the nation.
2007-01-05 12:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question...and I was hoping I'd be able to answer something like this =D. The reason for that is---NOWHERE in the US Consititution or the Bill of Rights...or any national document for that matter is "Seperation of Church and State" mentioned. All that is said about freedom of religion is that no one should be forced to accept said religion. America has taken this WAY too far.
2007-01-05 12:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by Joel S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First remember the phrase from T Jefferson letters is not in constitution. It does not mean they can't look into each others business. It means the State can not promote deny or force ppl to join any religion.
2007-01-05 12:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by soldoldman 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not far enough! This country is imposing Christian moral beliefs on it's citizens more and more everyday.
2007-01-05 11:58:24 · answer #5 · answered by Icefire 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends who you ask. According to some liberals, you'd think it means that religion is ILLEGAL.
2007-01-05 11:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by The Nerd 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋