Religion and Public Schools
Religion in public schools have always been a big debate as to whether or not to allow religion in schools. There are many factors that go into religion at schools. Although the practice of religion is not currently allowed in public schools, many schools have religious clubs and prayer gatherings to go against not being able to practice religion in schools.
Although public schools are not allowed to practice and focus on teaching one religion, due to the first amendment Freedom of Religion Students are able to wear any form of religious clothing, such as t-shirts, wrist bands, neckwear, and any other clothing of religious belief. Schools are also able to sponsor gospel choir that performs praise songs. Public schools can also be able to teach about the bible, the tora, and other sacred texts as long as it does not teach one single religion. Students are also allowed to pray and read sacred texts to …show more content…
The U.S. constitution has to clauses know as the religious clauses which informs about religion and public schools. First the establishment clause says “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion” and secondly the free exercise clause says “or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”. Since Public school teachers and administrators are government employees due to the establishment clause they are required to be neutral about religion while working. Due to the establishment clause it prevents public school staff from mandating or organizing prayer, praying in the presence or students, religiously observing holidays, erecting religious symbols on school property, distributing religious literature for persuasive purposes and more. The Free exercise clause makes it so students can engage in private prayer during school, Express their religious beliefs, and obtain excusals from specific classroom discussions or activities for religious reasons
Religion in public schools have always been a big debate as to whether or not to allow religion in schools. There are many factors that go into religion at schools. Although the practice of religion is not currently allowed in public schools, many schools have religious clubs and prayer gatherings to go against not being able to practice religion in schools.
Although public schools are not allowed to practice and focus on teaching one religion, due to the first amendment Freedom of Religion Students are able to wear any form of religious clothing, such as t-shirts, wrist bands, neckwear, and any other clothing of religious belief. Schools are also able to sponsor gospel choir that performs praise songs. Public schools can also be able to teach about the bible, the tora, and other sacred texts as long as it does not teach one single religion. Students are also allowed to pray and read sacred texts to …show more content…
The U.S. constitution has to clauses know as the religious clauses which informs about religion and public schools. First the establishment clause says “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion” and secondly the free exercise clause says “or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”. Since Public school teachers and administrators are government employees due to the establishment clause they are required to be neutral about religion while working. Due to the establishment clause it prevents public school staff from mandating or organizing prayer, praying in the presence or students, religiously observing holidays, erecting religious symbols on school property, distributing religious literature for persuasive purposes and more. The Free exercise clause makes it so students can engage in private prayer during school, Express their religious beliefs, and obtain excusals from specific classroom discussions or activities for religious reasons