Is it legal for public schools to be sending home religious materials, such as ads for "this Sunday’s revival at this church" or "resurrection Easter egg hunt" events at local churches?
Also is it legal they hold "bible classes" as an elective during normal school hours.
Now your child doesn't have to attend...but if they do not, they sit in an empty classroom with 1 or 2 other kids or get shuffled off to another class (normally the grade below)
This often adds to childhood pressures as it becomes a reason to tease the child that didn't attend.
Are they able to do this to kids?....are the pressures of school not enough?
this is happening in NC state...please answer only if you really know something about this I do intend to take action on this matter.
2007-03-29 09:06:58 · 10 answers · asked by P V 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Ok let me add this....
The flyers that are sent are sent along with the schools monthly plan and news letters...printed on the same paper, with the same format...so much as it would be very safe to assume they are printed by the school. They even have my sons "student number" on the bottom of the flyers just like the monthly plan and news letters.
As far as the class goes, the preacher from the church hosting the class comes into the building and teaches the classes only to grades 3 to 6
I want to stress again you do not have to let your child attend, but then your 10 year old son must spend that time either alone or with one or two others with the principal...OR...spend it with a class of 7 year olds in second or first grade.
Heck of a choice, and I don’t know by what right they can make me choose.
2007-03-30 01:56:20 · update #1
thats not legal. some schools do have religious get togethers beforeschool but never allowed during school hours.
2007-03-29 09:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by hello 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states do offer the Bible as Literature as a class in school, but if they're just doing Bible Studies in general, and it's not before or after school or during lunch, then I do not think it's legal. Also, the school may not be sending home the literature--students or a club may be sending out the notices, and that is okay. Bible clubs are allowed to have the same rights and privileges as other campus clubs. Your best course of action would be to find out what the class is, who is teaching it, and when it occurs. Then you need to find out who is responsible for the literature. If, after learning those things, you feel the school is the sponsoring party , you have a legal leg to stand on.
2007-03-29 14:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jan F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't be allowed to. There are several different religions in a school, they can't just teach about one. If this was a social studies class for example and they were going over the various types of religions and types of gods that are worshiped then it's all right. If they are holding religious classes then it's not okay, if you think it's a problem take it into action.
2007-03-29 09:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by n.w. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Congress shall make no regulation respecting an institution of religion, or prohibiting the loose workout thereof" - area of 1st modification. It does no longer say freedom FROM faith. Technically, in case your toddler isn't being forced to attend, its ok. See because prayers were banned in colleges, many have colleges have opted for "non-obligatory" faith or bible study. i'm constructive that the flaws being despatched homestead aren't any more meant to offend, yet are meant as concepts with regards to community activities. Do you also ***** about your toddler having days off for Easter and yuletide? perhaps they could carry a instructor or 2 in if you do no longer rejoice on at present. i does no longer be indignant if my toddler delivered homestead records about some thing taking position on the interior reach Synagogue or Temple. i'd only toss it if I weren't in contact.
2016-10-17 22:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you're describing, the school's flyers and "bible classes" seem to be endorsing religion contrary to the establishment clause. Everson v. Board of Education & Zorach v. Clauson is a good place to start with your research.
2007-03-30 16:30:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah Morgan-White 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This type of activity is illegal. There have been numerous cases about this subject. Please contact your local branch of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for more information. They may even help you launch a law suit against your local school board. Also contact a group called "Americans United" which is active in North Carolina to promote the separation of church and state. Please check out the 1992 Supreme Court decision Lee vs Weisman on school prayer.
Good luck to you.
2007-03-29 09:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by bugged to death 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a student feels pressured into participating in religious activity then it would be illegal.
2007-03-29 09:24:46 · answer #7 · answered by Zack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seperation of church and state. if it really concerns you, talk to a lawyer. I guess that since it's an elective, they arent forced to do it. really, if its that serious, get a lawyer.
2007-03-29 09:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by James B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do know in our school system it is not legal. it is not allowed what so ever.
2007-03-29 09:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by dales girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop whining!
2007-03-29 13:16:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋