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What to do when a PUBLIC school doesnt have a separation of church & state?

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Question by naomi j: What to do when a PUBLIC school doesnt have a separation of church & state?
My school doesnt receive federal funding and because of that they can basically set their own rules. The high-ups all follow one particular religious belief and this has been a sort of wall for many clubs in the school. If the school admins dont like what the club is about – too bad. Ironically, this has stopped the Christian Club from becoming official. Also, the GSA has not been permitted to meet and the Anime Club is unofficial. (Christian club is limited to putting up one poster in a designated spot, they cannot advertise is any other way, their website was taken off the schools club page, they cannot fundraise, etc. WHILE anime club can do all of the above.)

What to do what to do?
The club that I am a part of is the Christian Club – we exist as an unofficial club but we cannot do many things due to that.

Our school is run by taxes – the reason that I mention not being federally funded is because that excludes us from the Equal Access Act which was basically made for the sake of religious clubs and the GSA.

We turned down federal funding and faced a referendum a few years ago.

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Answer by J.Marie
I don’t really understand your question. BUT, I think you should write to your congressman or something about it. It sounds dumb, but it might make a little difference. Hope this helps!

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Posted on January 20, 2011 by , 3 comments

Q&A: is it true there is separation between church and state?

Question by Mark Rednibma: is it true there is separation between church and state?
I ask because the Constitution says nothing about separation of church / state. I believe this atavistic devotion to this manufactured separation impedes our progress in prosecuting the war on terror: it impedes our own admission that we are fighting a violent religion, and that to be successful, we must be true to our own religious heritage and wage war on behalf of it.

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Answer by William
Not in theocratic America.

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Posted on January 16, 2011 by , 2 comments

Christine O’Donnell First Amendment Separation Of Church And State

www.realestateradiousa.com | Is Christine O’Donnell real ignorant about the Costitution or is the media being horribly unfair?Where better to learn about the US Constitution than at a law school? Unfortunately for Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell, that education — which came at Delaware’s Widener Law on Thursday — was courtesy of her opponent in the race, Democrat Chris Coons, in the midst of their second debate. After scolding Coons for his lack of knowledge of constitutional law for stating that intelligent design should not be taught in public schools (a matter decided in a scathing decision in the case of Kitzmiller v. Dover School District), O’Donnell challenged her rival on his assertion that the US Constitution creates a distinct separation between church and state. “Where in the Constitution is separation of church and state?” O’Donnell asked. Upon hearing her words, the audience in the room burst into laughter. Video of the debate captures the moment at the 2:46 mark. Later in the proceedings, after fielding questions on the candidates’ views on repealing the 14th, 16th and 17th Amendments, Coons returned the conversation to the question of the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state. “I absolutely oppose the widespread proposals by tea party candidates for us to repeal the 14th, 16th or 17th amendments.” Coons said. “I also think you just heard, in the answers from my opponent, and in her attempt at saying ‘where is the separation …
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Posted on January 15, 2011 by , 27 comments

What constitutes separation of church & state?

Question by foster: What constitutes separation of church & state?
Why is it that Democratic candidates can campaign and make speeches in an all-black church but Repubicans cannot even leave pamplets, much less campaign, in ANY church?

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Answer by Mike O
Are you asking why churches don’t welcome Republicans?

I’m not sure I follow your train of thought.

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Posted on January 4, 2011 by , 6 comments

Q&A: Does the ban on gay marriage go against the separation of church & state?

Question by Kage Nara: Does the ban on gay marriage go against the separation of church & state?
I believe that this does, I have yet to see an opponet of gay marriage who is not against it because of their particular religious beliefs, this goes agains the supposed law of “seperation of church and state”

Can anyone give a (reasonable) reason for the ban on gay marriage that is not based on their own or someone else’s religous beliefs. I will listen to it if you can, but I do not see this happening.

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Answer by Pfo
Gay couples don’t produce children.

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Posted on December 22, 2010 by , 6 comments

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Posted on December 14, 2010 by , Reply

Q&A: In God We Trust and the Separation of Church and State?

Question by Atheism’s Advocate: In God We Trust and the Separation of Church and State?
I am not from the USA but don’t you have an amendment that states church/state separation?

Why does all your money have that motto printed on it and why does the president have to swear to god (or whatever reference is made to god) when he/she gets inaugurated?

Isn’t that a violation of your constitution or am I just not informed?

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Answer by -±яǺvΐѕ-
I agree completely. I feel that we should not only have the “Freedom of Religion” but also the “Freedom FROM Religion”. amirite?

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Posted on December 5, 2010 by , 14 comments

Basic Principles of Democratic Governance ? Why is the Concept of Separation of Church and State Important

The separation of church and state is one of the important principles upon which democratic constitutions are based. The concept rose at the onset of the Renaissance, from the indomitable hold of the Roman Catholic Church in world affairs. People felt that for a tolerant government, that is, a democratic government to thrive, the religious convictions must not be a factor in shaping national policies.

This concept was also held to be acceptable because of the fact that most democratic societies like the United States of America are not members of a single church – there are Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Moslems and the like, all of whom are major chunks of the population. Thus, the concept was further reinforced.

Throughout the decades, it has been shown that the definition of this concept is murky at best. This is due to the fact that a majority of a person’s beliefs is derived from his or religious affiliation (or non-affiliation, depending on the way one looks at it). Hence, there ensued an inevitable clash between the constitutional fundamentalists, and the average American. Just look at any coin and you can see the phrase, “In God We Trust.”

It is true that the society’s moral fiber is being stretched too thin, so that many advocacy groups call for the reordering the code of ethics of citizenship. However, one must realize that to formulate a public policy is to promulgate regulations that are based on tenets which are subscribed to by everyone. Hence, a policymaker cannot quote the bible to support his propositions, as there are many Americans who are not Christians to begin with. That is something that many of us must understand.

Instead of forcing our own beliefs on others, let us learn to respect every person’s religious disposition. If we feel that what we want to happen is right, and then let us find ways to impose them on people who share the same outlook. Democracy is all about respecting every human being for who he or she its, and not for his or her faith.

 

 

 

 

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Posted on November 29, 2010 by , Reply

Christine O’Donnell: “Where in the Constitution is the Separation of Church and State?”


Republican Senate Candidate Christine O’Donnell today challenged her Democratic opponent Chris Coons on his statement that the Constitution disallowed the integration of religion into the federal government, asking, “Where in the Constitution is the separation of church and state?” The exchange, which prompted laughs from the studio audience, came during a debate this morning at Delaware’s Widener School of Law, which was aired by WDEL radio. In a discussion over the whether or not public schools should be allowed to integrate religion-based ideas into science curricula, O’Donnell argued that local school districts should have the choice to teach intelligent design if they choose. When asked point blank by Coons if she believed in evolution, however, O’Donnell reiterated that her personal beliefs were not germane. “What I think about the theory of evolution is irrelevant,” she emphasized, adding later that the school of thought was “not a fact but a theory.” Coons said that creationism, which he considers “a religious doctrine,” should not be taught in public schools due to the Constitution’s First Amendment. He argued that it explicitly enumerates the separation of church and state. “The First Amendment does?” O’Donnell asked. “Let me just clarify: You’re telling me that the separation of church and state is found in the First Amendment?” “Government shall make no establishment of religion,” Coons responded, reciting from memory the First Amendment to the US Constitution …

Posted on November 13, 2010 by , 16 comments

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