Thursday, October 25, 2012
Article 3
Church and State (an organization) argues that the phrase “In God We Trust” is part of our nation. It claims that if people don’t want this phrase on their license plate, they can have it removed for a fee. Church and State develops this claim by first stating that this is our nation’s motto. Lately, it says that if the government supports this phrase, then as citizens, we should too. Its purpose is to convince the people of America to deal with the fact that God is a part of our nation and we shouldn’t try to exclude Him in any way.
Church and, State, and State Church and. "Michigan Anti-Bullying Bill Omits Religion Exemption." Church & State 65.1 (2012): 3. History Reference Center. Web. 18 Oct. 2012.
Article 2
Martha Nussbaum argues that the laws should support religions being allowed in public schools, that they should all (the religions) be treated equally. She claims that people do care about the freedom of religion and that it is often distributed unequally. Nussbaum develops this claim by first looking back on the history of religion in America and how we have religion in schools today. Nussbaum tells of current situations that deal with religion in public schools. Lately, the author analyzes historic court cases from over two hundred years (philosopher times) as to how they did or didn’t support religious activity in schools. Nussbaum’s purpose is to inform us that not all religions are being treated equally in order to stress the importance of the freedom of religion in public schools.
Nussbaum, Martha C. "Liberty Of Conscience: The Attack On Equal Respect." Journal Of Human Development 8.3 (2007): 337. Advanced Placement Source. Web. 18 Oct. 2012.
Article 1
Michael Lemonick, Noah Isackson and Jeffery Ressner argue that evolution should not be taught in school because it is a theory and it can’t be proven. They claim people have been going to court because they don’t believe that it should be taught to students. Lemonick, Isackson and Ressner developed this by first breaking down the laws that say what should and shouldn’t be taught in the classroom. They used the term “church verses state” for the separation religion and schools. Lastly, the authors describe how religious and nonreligious educators feel about the problem. Their purpose is to persuade their audience into not wanting evolution to be taught in order to prove a point that evolution is relevant to teaching students.
Lemonick, Michael D.Isackson, NoahRessner, Jeffrey.
"Stealth Attack On Evolution." Time 165.5 (2005): 53. MAS Ultra -
School Edition. Web. 14 Nov. 2012.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Essential Questions
1. Who does it effect the most?
2. How
should religion be treated in public schools?
3. What if
there was religion taught in public schools?
4. Should religion be taught in public schools?
5. Why should religion be taught in public schools?
Has God and prayer been expelled from public schools?
What is happening to religion in public schools? Is there no freedom of religion anymore? Do they even acknowledge the need for religion in schools? The school board, who is pretty much directed by the government, has abolished prayer in public school in some states. Throughout this project, I would like to know the effect this change has made in the students, faculty, and the community today, between 2000- 2012. This brings me to the subject of how some schools are even bleeping out God’s name from the pledge of allegiance. “… One nation under God…” This nation was built upon the faith and belief of God. This is how our country came to be, even though we may not have the same standards; we don’t live like the old days. But change isn't always a good thing. No one should be forced into religion, but giving respect to our nation by saying the pledge should not be a problem for the United States citizens.
| Protestant Pharisees. may 31, 2011. Photograph. Compassion International. Pax Deo. Compassion International, 31 May 2011. Web. Sept.-Oct. 2012. |
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