Lemon Test/Neutrality Test
What was one of the conditions in order to support a school or religion?
The statue in question "Must have a secular legislative purpose."
What does the Free Establishment Clause prohibit?
The Free Establishment clause prohibits the government from supporting and favoring a religion.
What does the Free Exercise clause protect?
The Free Exercise Clause protects citizens' right to practice their religion as they please.
Engel v. Vitale
When was UCA founded?
1907
Why did the Neutrality Test come about?
To rule out policies that preferred religious groups over nonreligious groups in a similar activity.
When did the first establishment of religion action occur?
1899
What happened to the Cantwells for supporting and making their belief known?
When was Engel v. Vitale argued and decided?
Argued: April 3, 1962
Decided: June 25, 1962
What was UCA first a college for?
Teachers
Which amendment played a role into Freedom of Religion
Amendment I
What did the supreme court allow the federal government to support?
a catholic hospital open to all patients
When was the Employment v. Smith case argued?
November 6, 1989
What was the question and conclusion of Engel v. Vitale?
Does the reading reading of a nondenominational prayer at the start of the school day violate the "establishment fo religion" clause of the First Amendment?
The state cannot hold prayers in public schools, even if participation is not required and the prayer is not tied to a particular religion.
Who was the first President of UCA
Silas D. Snow
Which case broke through the neutrality case?
The board of education of Kiryas Joel Village School District v. Grumet
Share your view on Free Establishment clause
Thank you
What was the question of the Division v. Smith case?
Can a state deny unemployment benefits to a worker fired for using illegal drugs for religious purposes?
Share your opinion of Prayer and Bible reading in schools? If you are comfortable...
Thank you.
Does UCA have a beach volleyball team?
Yes
What does amendment I protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
IN 1960, what percent of schools in the south were conducting bible readings?
77%
In what state were the counselors fired in the Employment Division v. Smith case?
Oregon
Did your high schools participate in the moment of silence?
Thank you
Dr. Joe Howard