CNN.com - Court upholds Bible class ban - Jun 8, 2004
Okay, without getting too much into whether or not the Bible should be taught in public schools, I just wanted to comment on one particular aspect of this article. Please note the third paragraph:
Here is the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution:
I'm sorry, but does that amendment "[call] for seperation of church and state"? Or is it even implied? It certainly doesn't look like it to me.
"Seperation of church and state" seems to be the most misused statement when it comes to interpreting the Constitution.
Someone please tell me if I'm wrong.
Edgar ruled that the Bible Education Ministry program in Rhea County violated the First Amendment's clause calling for separation of church and state.
Here is the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
I'm sorry, but does that amendment "[call] for seperation of church and state"? Or is it even implied? It certainly doesn't look like it to me.
"Seperation of church and state" seems to be the most misused statement when it comes to interpreting the Constitution.
Someone please tell me if I'm wrong.
