Just ran into someone who got out of the program because she didnt believe in God. (12 steps reference to God through out the program) anyone know anymore about this?
2007-11-06 05:16:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Since there are treatment programs that do not reference any religious beliefs the judge should provide an option that includes such treatment.
2007-11-06 05:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a first amendment violation for the State to require anybody to participate in a religious observance, and 12-step programs are religious for this purpose. The state can require a secular alternative, and many are usually available. But if no secular alternative is available, the State remains precluded from requiring participation in a religious program.
2007-11-09 11:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want out of the program? You rather go to jail?
2007-11-06 05:20:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I thought I heard once there are non-religious alternatives.
2007-11-06 05:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋