Doesn't that infringe upon the rights given by the first amendment?
Does this differ from private to public universities?
2007-08-28 11:28:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If your college does, chances are that your college dean and administrators are in some weirdo sect. It is no secret that many crazy lunatics of the scientology and moonies are in top positions of the ivy league universities.
2007-08-28 11:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the school in questions is a Private school, then yes. If the school recieves no funding from the government then the rule makers of the school can invoke mandatory attendance.
I went to a Private Chatholic High School and we were required to attend mass every Friday. We had members of other faiths attend my high school as well and they too had to attend mass. They were not required to pray or recieve communion. They were just asked to respect others while they prayed.
But college is different. People live on the campus and that could be a requirement to live there. But it depends on the school. I know that Notre Dame does not require attendance. I hope this helps.
2007-08-28 11:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by ghandimcc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A private university or school of any sort can require that you attend religious services. Public universities on the hand cannot.
2007-08-28 11:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
No,
and Yes,
I went to Catholic School Religion and Mass was MANDITORY regardless of beliefs, even though the school did get some public funds.
My H.S.'s parent university required religion class but not mass.
But a private institution can do whatever they want, even higher unlicensed teachers!!!
Oh, and if the government said that they couldn't,
THAT would violate the first amendment!
2007-08-28 11:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, to the it depends on private and public. If it is a private school, they have a right to require that student and staff attend services. Understand that many of these schools are set up partially to "protect" believers from disturbing influences at critical ages in developement.
2007-08-28 11:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by halestrm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope Private Colleges church and religion based can legally require you to attend their classes on Religion, their gatherings and their Church's. That is why they are private Colleges not public (government) state funded colleges.
2007-08-28 11:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A public university cannot do that...it would certainly be a violation of the establishment clause of the 1st amendment. In fact, even holding a university sponsored service would violate it.
But the 1st Amendment deals with the government and the citizen...it does not govern relationships between private parties.
2007-08-28 11:33:17 · answer #7 · answered by A J 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A public university/college cannot require attendance.
But private institutions can each set their own rules.
Your constitutional right is not to attend that institution.
2007-08-28 11:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can if it's a private school. If it's a public school, then that would be an illegal violation of several laws, including the First Amendment.
2007-08-28 11:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by Hillary 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Private college OK, public school no way. 1st Amendment bars establishment of religion, but only applies to State actors.
2007-08-28 11:35:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Private religious colleges can and DO require attendance--some have assigned seating so staff can check attendance.
2007-08-28 11:38:09 · answer #11 · answered by Banderagal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋