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This section, "Religion
Rights" will answer common questions that deal with the rights of the religious
in America, particularly in public schools.
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Q. Why can't my public
high school have a Christian club or religion class? Why is school prayer not
allowed? Why can't I bring my Bible to class!
A. Common misconception. It is
allowed. According to the Constitution, school staff must remain neutral
in religion. However, students may advertise their own religion, and may pray
and meet privately as long as it does not disrupt class or other students. Religions
clubs are allowed, but may not refuse to allow other faiths to attend (which can
be considered discrimination). This applies not just to Christianity, but to any
government-recognised religion.
Q. Can I wear
a Christian T-shirt/pentagram/star-of-David/etc in my public school?
A. Yes, most public schools allow
it. The first ammendment is interpreted to say that not only is it prohibited
for the government to support one particular faith (hence the no-mandatory-prayer-in-public-schools),
but it also prohibits the government from banning/inhibiting certain faiths
to be practiced. Any (government-recognised) religious apparel can be worn in
school. Some schools do have certain symbols banned calling them a "distraction,"
but this is actually unconstitutional, and can be taken to court.
Q. Can Pagans/Satanists
join the military?
A. Yes. The government recognises
La Veyan Satanism and most Pagan religions as legitmate faiths.
Q. What do you
mean by "government-recognised"? Does the government recognise my faith?
A. Chances are, if its a well-known
faith, it's recognised by our government. The reason that the government must
recognise a faith is to keep people from inventing a religion, breaking the law,
and screaming persecution, and using the first ammendment against their arrest.
More or less.
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