Establishment Clause of the First Amendment

States. It was adopted in 1956 as an alternative to the US unofficial motto “E Pluribus Unum” which is the Latin for “Out of many, one”. The motto was later adopted by the US coins and paper money. Some people argue that the motto violates the first amendment of the Unites States constitution and it is oppressive to atheists and people of different religions. However, the motto is part of America history, in fact, most of the American population believes in the existence of a God, the…

protect individual rights neglected in the Constitution, it is composed of the first ten amendments, the first of which establishes religious freedom. The first amendment states then, that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” This means that American citizens hold the right to practice any religious belief and rituals. In addition, the first amendment not only prohibits the United States government from instituting its…

of the United-States, printed on every American dollar bills. Despite this symbol, religion and politics are separated in the US since the Bill of Rights ratified in 1791. It is indeed stated in the First Amendment of the American Constitution that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…

The First Amendment, was in totality involved in the case of Morse v. Frederick, 551 U.S. 393 (2007). The Constitution, states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and…

World Religion in Public Schools America is one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world; however, there is a lack of knowledge about cultural religion. Religion is not a distinct phenomenon. Understanding and considering worldwide perspectives is a significant global competence skill that all students should establish. Contrary to popular belief, no law prohibits the discussion of religion in public schools. Because religion is not concentrated on within the curriculum, students…

Evolution is a polarizing subject that some people may choose to regard it as fact while others may choose to regard it as a mere theory. Most people, including scientists believe that evolution is a fact because the evidence supporting it is very strong. However, others are reluctant to believe that evolution has happened because it may contradicts their holy beliefs and because no one has seen it happen. Evolution is a theory or a fact only to the extent that people are willing to accept it a…

still do to this day. I vividly remember a time in sixth grade when my friend suddenly stretched his eyes apart at me. The other kids laughed, but I didn’t know what was so funny when I realized that he was imitating my facial features. That was my first experience with racism and I pray with all my heart that such an experience will never come upon my children or the next generation of Asians who will live in America. However, I do realize that as long as people are not the same, discrimination…

Darwin’s Theory of Evolution should not be taught as fact because it is as much a theory as any other theory. Teaching this theory as a fact creates a bias for young students. Forcing a personal opinion on them at such a young age hinders a student’s learning opportunity, as well as their learning ability. This takes away the chance for one to examine all the evidence and make their own decision based on fact. Darwin’s theory has many gaps in logic and should not be accepted as foolproof. Those…

man and woman or include those considered to be “gay”. In almost every major religion in the world the practice of being homosexual is a sin or blasphemous within itself. However, in the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the US Constitution is states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion” essentially erecting a wall between the church and state (US Constitution Online). With that said, there are other pros and cons that could influence the decision of…

partake in the battle against communism, against Ho Chi Minh, and for a unified democratic Vietnam. They did so by supporting the South Vietnamese Coup through monetary aid. In the following years, the need for supplies increased and in March 1965 the first troops were deployed in Vietnam. This escalation of aid caused anguish and pain to many American families whose sons were being drafted into an unreasonable war in a foreign country. In December 1965, a 30 hour ceasefire was proposed by…