Vocab
A system of beliefs and practices.
What is Religion?
The monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible.
What is Christianity?
In 1954, it declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. It overturned "separate but equal".
What is Brown v. Board?
The holiday celebrated on October 31st.
What is Halloween?
The right to practice any religion, or none at all, without any persecution.
What is Religious Freedom?
The monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad and the Quran.
What is Islam?
In 1992, it ruled that sectarian prayers at high school graduations were unconstitutional.
What is Lee v. Weisman?
This fruit is famously carved into Jack-O-Lanterns?
What is a Pumpkin?
Relating to things that are not spiritual or religious; focusing on the material world.
What is Secular?
The Chinese philosophy/religion that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.
What is Taoism/Daoism?
In 1963, it declared that requiring students to participate in sectarian prayers/readings from the Bible is unconstitutional.
What is Abington v. Schempp?
On Halloween, it's popular to say this phrase in exchange for candy.
What is "Trick or Treat?"
The coexistence of diverse groups in a society, where beliefs, traditions, and culture are respected.
What is Pluralism?
The monotheistic religion with a belief in the Covenant and the Torah that was founded in the Middle East.
What is Judaism?
In 1952, it ruled that religious instruction is constitutional during school hours if it occurs off of school grounds.
What is Zorach v. Clausen?
This weather phenomenon is measured by the Beaufort Scale.
What is Wind?
The belief that multiple religions can coexist peacefully and are equally valid in their spirituality.
What is Religious Pluralism?
The ancient Persian religion that was founded by Zoroaster.
What is Zoroastrianism?
In 1972, it declared that Old Order Amish can disobey Wisconsin's compulsory schooling laws and withdraw their children from school after the 8th grade.
What is Wisconsin v. Yonder?
This weather phenomenon is caused when light is reflected and refracted through raindrops in the sky.
What is a Rainbow?