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- February 6, 2015
Louisiana’s “In God We Trust” law tests the limits of religion in public schools. When Louisiana passed a law in August 2023 requiring public schools to post “In God We Trust” in every classroom—from elementary school to college—the author of the bill claimed to be following a long-held tradition of displaying the national motto, most
READ MOREIn a pluralistic society a fundamental assumption of public policy is the recognition that everything immoral need not be declared illegal. The public morality that is expressed in law reflects a consensus derived from public debate. . . . Social realities as well as religious principles must be taken into account in judging the wisdom
READ MOREOn July 27, 2000, both the Senate and the House passed the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, and President Clinton signed the measure into law on September 22. This law, often known as RLUIPA (pronounced ar-LOOP-uh), provides protection for a right that is foundational in our country: the right to worship.
READ MOREIn case they didn't know it already, Tennessee public school students have the right to pray in a public school, vocally or silently, alone or with other students; the right to express religious viewpoints in a public school; the right to speak to and attempt to persuade other students in a public school about religious
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