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Originally Posted by This_person

The key word there, of course, is "practice". The government cannot establish, nor prohibit the free exercise thereof, religion.


That doesn't mean people can't talk about it.

And no one is stating the people couldnt discuss religion, hell we're doing it here. But thats not the argument, its the definition of that Establishment.

• 2 Students talking about (some) aspect of Religion (whatever doesnt matter) - Thats ok because the Government is not involved (just 2 citizens).
• A Student talking to teacher about (some) aspect of Religion (whatever doesnt matter) - Thats probably ok, as long as coercion (sp?) doesnt occur, but its a gray area, why tempt it?
• A (public school) Teacher leading a prayer - Not ok, this is Government establishment of religion (doesnt matter if its non-denominational, its still establishment of religion)
• A (public school) Teacher leading a class discussion about why XXXXX faith are wrong for not being XXXXXX faith - Equally Not Ok, this is Government establishment of religion
• Courtroom display of Historical documents that have led to the creation of rules within our society (as in the Supreme Court) - Could be construed as Establishment, kinda grey areay. it doesnt focus on relion, it focus on all aspects that have led Society and what has influenced the laws and rules that govern society.
• Courtroom display of One Religions Laws (Judge Roy Moore) - Not ok this is Government establishment of Religion