Religious Rights in Schools and Society
What is Abington School District v. Schempp?
This case determined that the government cannot ban religious practices in schools, like Bible reading, as long as it is not forced on students.
What is Van Orden v. Perry?
The Court ruled in this case that a religious display on government property must not favor a specific religion, ensuring no violation of the Establishment Clause.
What is Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah?
In this case, the Court ruled that religious groups can’t be stopped from holding meetings, even in the face of local ordinances, if their practices do not harm public order.
What is the Establishment Clause?
This clause in the First Amendment ensures that the government cannot establish or favor a religion.
What is violating the Establishment Clause?
Under the First Amendment, this is the reason public schools cannot require prayer during the school day.
What is Engel v. Vitale?
This court decision determined that students can pray privately in school, but the school cannot organize or lead the prayers.
What is polygamy?
This religious practice was challenged in the 19th century but was ruled illegal, as it conflicted with federal laws.
What is freedom of religion?
The First Amendment protects this right, which allows people to practice their faith freely, or even not follow any faith.
What is religious freedom?
This practice is protected by the First Amendment as long as it does not harm others or break laws, even if it's a controversial religious practice.
What is a religious symbol on public property?
The First Amendment allows public displays of religious symbols, but they must not suggest government endorsement of a specific faith.
What is Abington School District v. Schempp?
The Court ruled that public schools can teach about religion from an academic standpoint, but cannot promote religious beliefs or require religious activities.
What is Employment Division v. Smith?
This case ruled that the government cannot stop people from practicing their religion unless it harms others or breaks laws.
What is freedom of assembly?
The First Amendment allows this, which means that people can gather in groups for religious services without government interference.
What is mandatory prayer at school events?
the Court ruled that the government cannot mandate religious rituals or ceremonies, such as prayers at public events, because it violates the Establishment Clause.
What is human sacrifice?
The government can ban this practice, even if it is part of a religious ritual, when it poses harm to public safety or health.
What is Engel v. Vitale?
This landmark case ruled that schools cannot require students to pray, violating the Establishment Clause.
What is Employment Division v. Smith?
This case upheld that the government cannot interfere with religious beliefs or practices unless they violate a law designed to protect public safety.
What is Van Orden v. Perry?
In this case, the Court ruled that a Ten Commandments display outside a Texas state capitol building did not violate the Establishment Clause because it was part of a larger historical display.
What is Reynolds v. United States?
This landmark case ruled that the government cannot infringe upon religious practices unless those practices conflict with public safety, like those involving illegal drugs.
What is free exercise of religion?
The First Amendment guarantees that people cannot be punished or discriminated against by the government for their religious beliefs or practices.