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Religion and Education
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First Amendment: Religion and Education
Cynthia Young
Grand Canyon University: POS-501
Mrs. Richard
Kamerman
November 22, 2023
Religion and Education
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Religion
a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes,
beliefs, and
practices ( In the early 1600’s some of the early settlers from Europe immigrated to North
America for religious freedom(Library of Congress,n.d.). When the founding fathers were
writing the US Constitution, they wanted to keep that in mind. The First Amendment protects the
freedom of speech, press and religion.The lines become a little blurry when it comes to education
and public schools being funded by state and federal funds. There are limitations as to what
teachers and students alike can do. While teachers can not promote or teach any type of religion,
they also can not hinder students from expressing their beliefs. Throughout history, there have
been many cases that have been taken to the US Supreme Court on the matter of religion and
education. Engel V Vitale for instance, the issue in this case was whether a prayer of a
nondenominational person was violating the US Constitution. The Supreme Court ruled that it
was in violation of the Establishment Clause (United States Courts, n.d.).
Suppose a classroom assignment was to complete an essay and a drawing of a person
who you consider to be your hero. A student returns the assignment with a written essay on Jesus
and a drawing with the last supper. Some educators could possibly find this somewhat puzzling
as to if they are allowed to display the students' work. The short answer is yes. This is an
expression of a student's belief which is their right. If an educator was to not display their work
they violated the students right of freedom of speech and religion. In this case the teacher made a
board assignment to the class as a whole as to who they think their hero is. The teacher did not
promote or encourage them to pick a religious figure.
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Throughout history there have been many key cases that change the face of education and
religion. In the case, Tinker V Des Moines judges ruled and guaranteed the freedom of speech in
public schools. Tinker was a 13 year old student who protested the Vietnam war and wearing an
armband was reprimanded in school. The case went all the way to the supreme court and ruled in
her favor( United States Court, n.d.). This is similar to the case with the student chosen hero. The
student has the freedom of speech to express how he feels about his hero. In the case of Kennedy
V. Bremerton school district coach Kennedy was suspended for praying on the field after a game.
The supreme court judges ruled in favor of the coach that again he was protected by the first
amendment. ( Walsh, 2022)
During the course of education in this country there have been many cases heard by the
Supreme Court in various aspects. From freedom of speech, religion, segregation and the list
goes on and on. The US Constitution was written to protect our rights as citizens in the United
States. This is no different for the young citizens who are students.
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References
Facts and case summary - Engel v. Vitale
. United States Courts. (n.d.).
https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/facts-and-
case-summary-engel-v-vitale
Facts and case summary - Tinker v. Des Moines
. United States Courts. (n.d.-b).
https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/facts-and-
case-summary-tinker-v-des-moines
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.).
Religion definition & meaning
. Merriam-Webster.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religion
Overview
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colonial settlement, 1600s - 1763
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U.S. history primary source timeline
:
classroom materials at the Library of Congress
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library of Congress
. The Library
of Congress. (n.d.).
https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-
primary-source-timeline/colonial-settlement-1600-1763/overview/
Walsh, M. (2022). The Supreme Court and Education: Key Rulings That Impact Schools.
Education Week
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(37), 10.