We had a rousing start to our study of law and the relationship of the government and the church. We often hear reference to the establishment clause of the separation of church and state, how separated do you think they should be? How should that look?
Here's some more questions for thought:
1. Does the State have or should the State have any jurisdiction over religious and spiritual matters?
2. Should the State allow or prohibit, for example, prayer or Bible reading or worship in public schools?
3. Should it prohibit the use of a Bible when a president is sworn in?
4. Would your answer change if it was a book of Mormon, Koran, or Satanic Bible?
--Ben
1 comment:
Everyone hangs their hat on the "separation" element and loses sight of the "establishment" question.
1. = Establishment question; No jurisdiction.
2. = Establishment question; They could as long as it's not for the purpose of establishing.
3. = Establishment question; No establishment here either.
4. = No change. Is there a "Satanic Bible"?
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