Quote from bunnysgoldta: "OK - here goes . . you are in the "Bible Belt" everyone recognizes this fact - even history books - therefore, it goes without saying - the majority believe and enforce the Bible. If that offends anyone then perhaps they should move from the area. They knew this when they decided to live here. And "yes" prayer HAS been taken from schools - it has been replaced with 'a moment of silence'. But I don't worry too much about it because God will see ua thru and 'this too shall pass'. Romans 8:28"
To correct:
OK - here goes . . you are in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA everyone recognizes this fact - even history books - therefore, it goes without saying - the majority believes and enforce the CONSTITUION.
zennifer no one is being persecuted. The cheerleaders can practice their faith all they want, on their own time. When representing a state sponsored school these school leaders have to conform with the rules and laws that restrict school actions.
As cheerleaders they are not private individuals.
Our founders were very aware of religion and protected citizens, when they are acting as private citizens, to practice as they like but also strongly restricted the state in practicing or espousing any religion.
Take for example the explicit ban on religious tests to hold office. No one can be made to swear on the bible, or any religious text, when taking an oath of office.
So in this case our Constitution was not designed to protect the cheerleaders but to protect those who pay taxes to fund the school and don't want to see a religious message that conflicts with their beliefs at a tax sponsored school event.
PapaGino, I'm glad you're aiming for a literal interpretation. That makes this much easier.
As representatives of the school at a school function on public property the cheerleaders are in effect the state. As representatives of the state the constitution does give them the right to espouse or promote any religion over any other.
Being students of history the founder knew well the strife that disagreements of faith can lead to and wisely precluded the state from involving itself in religion.
I'm sorry our founding laws affect a six year tradition but that's the way out nation was founded. However it is terrible for people in the community to be told that they don't like ti don't go, or move, or just get over it. It would be just as fair to say if you don't like it go to another country that promotes your religion.
Cheerleaders’ religious signs draw fire
Quote from bunnysgoldta: "OK - here goes . . you are in the "Bible Belt" everyone recognizes this fact - even history books - therefore, it goes without saying - the majority believe and enforce the Bible. If that offends anyone then perhaps they should move from the area. They knew this when they decided to live here. And "yes" prayer HAS been taken from schools - it has been replaced with 'a moment of silence'. But I don't worry too much about it because God will see ua thru and 'this too shall pass'. Romans 8:28"
To correct:
OK - here goes . . you are in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA everyone recognizes this fact - even history books - therefore, it goes without saying - the majority believes and enforce the CONSTITUION.
I could go on but you should get the idea by now.
Cheerleaders’ religious signs draw fire
zennifer no one is being persecuted. The cheerleaders can practice their faith all they want, on their own time. When representing a state sponsored school these school leaders have to conform with the rules and laws that restrict school actions.
As cheerleaders they are not private individuals.
Our founders were very aware of religion and protected citizens, when they are acting as private citizens, to practice as they like but also strongly restricted the state in practicing or espousing any religion.
Take for example the explicit ban on religious tests to hold office. No one can be made to swear on the bible, or any religious text, when taking an oath of office.
So in this case our Constitution was not designed to protect the cheerleaders but to protect those who pay taxes to fund the school and don't want to see a religious message that conflicts with their beliefs at a tax sponsored school event.
Cheerleaders’ religious signs draw fire
PapaGino, I'm glad you're aiming for a literal interpretation. That makes this much easier.
As representatives of the school at a school function on public property the cheerleaders are in effect the state. As representatives of the state the constitution does give them the right to espouse or promote any religion over any other.
Being students of history the founder knew well the strife that disagreements of faith can lead to and wisely precluded the state from involving itself in religion.
I'm sorry our founding laws affect a six year tradition but that's the way out nation was founded. However it is terrible for people in the community to be told that they don't like ti don't go, or move, or just get over it. It would be just as fair to say if you don't like it go to another country that promotes your religion.