Public School and Religion
The weblinks below are to a law firm called The American Center for Law and Justice. You will find that these men and women are dedicated to supporting free expression of religion world-wide. Know that the American Civil Liberties Union fully opposes the American Center for Law and Justice. The ACLJ has a smaller bank account than the ACLU but is not less successful. Presently, the ACLJ's headquarters are in Washington, DC. I, Jeremy Brown of Kentucky, USA, do fully support all endeavors of The American Center for Law and Justice. Explore their website at www.aclj.org. When in the public school arena as a professor, administrator, teacher, or other worker, never forget that "acknowledgement is not endorsement," "you do not shed your rights to free speech when you walk on campus," and "you may speak concerning religious matters, offer personal opinions, but you should try to never say that the student should/must accept what you say as truth or fact concerning religious or philisophical matters." This being said, this does not restrict you in a complete capacity but allows you to retain your beliefs while not making your words mandatory for the listener in the particular setting. Again, acknowledgement is not endorsement.
See my further opinions on Religion and Government on the following weblinks:
http://www.geocities.com/dexlox/SC.html
http://www.geocities.com/dexlox/govt.html
- Jeremy Brown 12-28-4
Student Rights Guaranteed Under the Constitution and Federal Law
Federal Constitutional Rights of Students
Rights On Campus
Graduation And Other School Events:
Can we have student-led prayer at graduation?
Can valedictorians, salutatorians, or honorary student speakers give speeches on religious subjects, including reading from the Bible?
Can we have Baccalaureate services?
Are official "Moments of Silence" permissible under current law?
Do students have a right to pray together at school and participate in events like the See You at the Pole National Day of Prayer?
Can a See You At The Pole rally be held even if it is not part of an officially recognized club on campus?
Is it constitutional to have holiday observances, in the public schools?
Can the Bible be used as part of the curriculum of the school?
Can members of the community or organizations use school facilities for religious purposes?
Can Christmas vacation still be called Christmas vacation?
Opting Out Of Objectionable Classes
Literature Distribution
Student's Rights Legal Briefing
School Holiday Celebrations Information:
Are students allowed to sing Christmas carols with religious themes at school events or in holiday programs?
Can schools teach about the biblical origins of holidays such as Christmas and Easter?
May schools display religious symbols during Christmas?
Are students permitted to write about the origin of Christmas and the birth of Jesus or other religious sentiments in school assignments?
May schools continue to refer to winter and spring breaks as "Christmas" and "Easter" holidays?
Religious Holiday Displays Information:
Can the government erect holiday displays that include religious components?
Does Creationism Deserve to be Taught Along with Evolution in the Public Schools?
Teacher Information Letter
Department of Education Guidelines for Religious Expression
United States Dept. of Education Directives to All Superintendents
Guidelines On Religious Exercise and Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace
Religious Activities by Employers under Title VII: (Title VII Overview)
Do employers unlawfully discriminate if they base business objectives and goals upon Biblical principles?
As the owner of the business, can I witness to my employees?
Am I permitted to give my employees religious literature?
Can an employer hold regular prayer meetings or chaplain services for employees?
Can I require my employees to attend training based on Biblical principles?
The United States Constitution
What is religious discrimmination?
Filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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