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Freedom of Religion was written in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and also is a part of the United States Bill of rights. The 1st Amendment not only prevents the establishment of a national religion, but it also prohibits government aid to any religion. The constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Freedom of religion, one critical part of the First Amendment, has a totally opposite influence on public schools, and is divided into political and personal reasons.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, many different religious sects and societies, fled from England and other countries in Europe, to get away from the religious intolerance and hostility that plagued Europe. When the American Revolution occurred (1775-1883), Virginia was the first colony to declare its independence from England. In doing so, the colonists in Virginia pushed for more religious toleration. As a matter of fact, Thomas Jefferson first introduced a bill establishing religious freedom. The bill was placed aside for more important matters during the war, but in 1786, James Madison resurrected the bill and was able to allow it to be passed through the Virginia legislature. This in turn eventually led to the separation of church functions from state control.
In order to differ from England, the early Americans wanted to prohibit the United States from setting up a state church as was the case in Britain. This is clearly defined in the first clause of the First Amendment which states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” With this in mind, the Bill of Rights established the foundation for separation of the government from the church and vice-versa. Thomas Jefferson was a huge influence in this aspect, due to the fact that he first proposed the idea of separation of church and state to his own home state, Virginia, stressing the need to allow people to believe in what they want to believe, and not force a state church on society.
After World War 2, America became more concerned with the separation of the church from public schools. Prior to the end of World War 2, bible classes and citations of prayers were offered as daily curriculum in public schools. In the case of Schempp v. Abington Township, the Supreme Court made it unconstitutional for prayer and Bible reading to occur in public schools. The majority opinion from the Supreme Court stated that Bible reading and prayer in public school classrooms violated the First Amendment, separating the church from the state. The Supreme Court concluded that any religious use in schools is unconstitutional, but suggested that religious works such as the Bible or the Koran should simply be studied as a historical and literary work.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, many different religious sects and societies, fled from England and other countries in Europe, to get away from the religious intolerance and hostility that plagued Europe. When the American Revolution occurred (1775-1883), Virginia was the first colony to declare its independence from England. In doing so, the colonists in Virginia pushed for more religious toleration. As a matter of fact, Thomas Jefferson first introduced a bill establishing religious freedom. The bill was placed aside for more important matters during the war, but in 1786, James Madison resurrected the bill and was able to allow it to be passed through the Virginia legislature. This in turn eventually led to the separation of church functions from state control.
In order to differ from England, the early Americans wanted to prohibit the United States from setting up a state church as was the case in Britain. This is clearly defined in the first clause of the First Amendment which states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” With this in mind, the Bill of Rights established the foundation for separation of the government from the church and vice-versa. Thomas Jefferson was a huge influence in this aspect, due to the fact that he first proposed the idea of separation of church and state to his own home state, Virginia, stressing the need to allow people to believe in what they want to believe, and not force a state church on society.
After World War 2, America became more concerned with the separation of the church from public schools. Prior to the end of World War 2, bible classes and citations of prayers were offered as daily curriculum in public schools. In the case of Schempp v. Abington Township, the Supreme Court made it unconstitutional for prayer and Bible reading to occur in public schools. The majority opinion from the Supreme Court stated that Bible reading and prayer in public school classrooms violated the First Amendment, separating the church from the state. The Supreme Court concluded that any religious use in schools is unconstitutional, but suggested that religious works such as the Bible or the Koran should simply be studied as a historical and literary work.
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Woah what did Tutok post I didn't read it.
u should...
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how goes mate? Long time no see. Hope everything is going ok and if u ever come join me pwning noobs in the face come start playing EvE.
Hey buddy, going pretty good. Probably won't be playing anymore MMOs, but I'm currently playing up near the Pro Brackets for Halo again, so we'll see how that goes.
I still got your email, and there's a chance I may be in the "Turkey Area" in the next few years, if so i'm comin to see you no doubt!
