1. The Christian And American Government Flashcards
3rd section of Article VI in the Constitution states?
“No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.”
The freedom of religion is defined in the first amendment as two fold
First, government can’t establish a religion, either directly or indirectly; separation of church and state
Second, the government is forbidden to interfere with or regulate religion
Governmental responsibilities:?
Highways, licensing, building codes, mail, and vehicle safety standards
Everett Hale quote?
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I should do and, with the help of God, I will do.”
The “school prayer issue” ruling of 1962 cams about when?
Atheist Madelyn Murray O’Hair instructed her son Bill to refuse to be involved in the morning school prayer.
1962
Invalidated school prayer requirement
1500s
Protestant reformation
1852
Compulsory attendance law
1947
Public aid for parochial schools unlawful
Parochial schools
Established in parishes
American Civil Liberties Union
Non-profit organization works to defend “freedom of expression… and equal protection…”
Constitutional rights
Freedoms and opportunities granted and given to the citizens of the United States
Invocation
A prayer; usually given at the opening of a meeting or event
Multi-cultural
Having diverse human thinking, beliefs, and backgrounds within a society
Neutral
Belonging to neither side; uninvolved
Overturned
Reversed; changed the outcome
Parochial
Being backed by a church or parish; having to do with the church
Ruling
A decision handed down from the court
Protestant Reformation
Movement in 1500s which resulted in “church-schools” and the education of the common man
Secularize
To make more humanistic and take away the religious aspect of something
1990s Judge Roy Moore
Wanted to display Ten Commandments in Etowah County courtroom
The Alabama Ten Commandments ruling was bitterly fought by?
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Alabama Freethought Association
In 2003, the right to display the 10 Commandments was?
Ultimately taken away
The Protestant Reformation occurred in?
The 1500s in Northern Europe
It encouraged fresh studies of the Bible and education for all
Students in parochial schools were taught by?
Ministers
Parochial were partially supported by?
State funding
____ passed the first compulsory attendance law in ___
Massachusetts, 1852
The “establishment of religion” clause of the first amendment came into question in 1947
Controversy concerned use of public funds for pupil transportation in parochial schools
By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that?
The use of public funds for pupil transportation was improper
Atheist Madelyn Murray O’Hair required?
Her son Bill to refuse to be involved in the morning school prayer
