A prisoner chapel is used every Sunday for Christian services. A small group of prisoners reserve the chapel for each Tuesday evening where they meet to study an ancient religion from Asia that they claim to follow. For two years, they sue the chapel every Tuesday to meditate and discuss books about their religion, and they do not cause any trouble. Then, one year Christmas falls on a Wednesday, and the Asian religion group is told that they cannot have their meeting because the chapel is needed for a Christian Christmas eve service. Tehy file a lawsuit claiming that their rights are being violated becuase they cannot use the chapel on Christmas eve.
2007-04-09 04:33:12 · 3 answers · asked by Liz W 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't believe so.
While they have been using the chapel on regular basis, they don't have the exclusive rights to the location. Also, a study group can be held else where and they were not told they can't hold the meeting.
2007-04-09 04:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, their rights weren't violated. Every religious denomination is entitled to the space - especially during a religious holiday.
Christmas Eve is not a holiday that can be moved to another day. The Asian religion, which doesn't "celebrate" the Christian holiday can choose an alternate day to have their meeting.
2007-04-09 04:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2007-04-09 04:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋