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ReligiousTolerance.org:
Religions and Prayer in U.S. Public Schools, Libraries, etc.
Scroll down to “Topics covered” for an overview of the topic
as well as information on the Constitution, landmark court decisions,
events in the media, and other matters related to prayer in school.
From ReligiousTolerance.org, a multi-faith organization in the U.S.
and Canada.
School
Prayer
Provides an overview of the topic with references to key court cases.
Also includes a link to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). From the First
Amendment Center, an organization that “works to preserve and
protect First Amendment freedoms through information and education.”
Pro
School Prayer Position
Provides 4 brief arguments supporting prayer in school. From
the website based on the Emmy award winning film School Prayer: A Community
at War funded, in part, by the Corporation for Public broadcasting.
Religious
Freedom Amendment
Gives reasons to support a Religious Freedom Amendment to
the U.S. Constitution that would permit prayer in school. From Americans
for Voluntary School Prayer, an organization co-founded by former member
of the House of Representatives Bill Dannemyer.
School
Prayer and Religious Liberty: A Constitutional Perspective
An article favoring school prayer as a type of religious
expression for students. Includes links to historical context, church
and state separation, and court cases. From the Concerned Women for America,
an organization that helps “bring Biblical principles into all levels
of public policy.”
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Oppose
Americans
Atheists: FAQ’s About Prayer in Schools
A list of Frequently Asked Questions arguing against school
prayer. From the Americans Atheists, an organization that works “for
the civil liberties of Atheists, and the total, absolute separation of
government and religion.”
Americans United for Separation of Church & State
Press releases, policy, legislation, state information, and opportunities
for activism from this organization dedicated to the principle of
separation of church and state.
Anti
School Prayer Position
Provides 4 brief arguments against prayer in school. From
the website based on the Emmy award winning film School Prayer: A Community
at War funded, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The
Case Against School Prayer
An article by Annie Laurie Gaylor providing reasons to oppose
school prayer. From the Freedom from Religion Foundation, “an educational
group working for the separation of state and church.”
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Guidance
on Constitutionally Protected Prayer in Public Elementary & Secondary
Schools
Describes and discusses current laws regarding prayer in public schools.
Specific examples of how this legislation applies are also provided.
From the U.S. Department of Education.
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September 11, 2008
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