The One About Anger
Pagan Living
show comes out afterwards so you'll have to take you Imbolc blessings
with this one!
I've been feeling angry lately and it has made me realize that I'm
having a hard time trying to find a way to mentally cope using my
Pagan beliefs. Does Paganism hold the necessary tools in which to cope
with regular, mundane issues? If so, what are they?!
It's Imbolc! I talk about what I'm doing for Imbolc and what it means to me.
Baz is back with his first ever "Eclectic Pagan" segment. This time
he talks about law and your kids! Does your children's school engage
in the proper religious practices put together by the (American)
court? He also provides a checklist for you to go through which is at
the bottom of this message.
The topic for the next show is about love. What is a Pagan's view of
love? What does it mean? What about Valentine's Day? Do you celebrate?
Why or why not? Email me with your thoughts and I'll discuss them in
two weeks!
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CHECKLIST
FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND THE UNITED STATES PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
The United States was the first country to make religious freedom part
of its fundamental law. Through the years, the ways in which people
may practice and express their religious convictions has been refined
by cases heard by he Supreme Court. This process has been particularly
common where public schooling and religion intersect--- few issues
receive so much public and legal attention. This checklist can help
you determine whether your local public school is engaged in practices
that have been addressed by the Court.
Yes/No
_______ My public high school starts its graduation ceremonies with a
nondenominational prayer. Even nonsectarian prayer at a public school
graduation is unconstitutional. It violates the constitutional
prohibition on establishment of religion because it involves the
government (acting through the public school) in a religious activity.
Lee v Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992)
_______ My local public school requires the students to observe a
"prayerful moment of silence" every morning after the Pledge of
Allegiance. Even if public school students are given the option of
meditating during a moment of silence intended or prayer, requiring
such a moment during the school day violates the Constitution. Wallace
v. Jaffree, 472 U.S. 38 (1985)
______ The state started giving salary "boosters" to teachers at the
local religious schools. The government can't get involved in
religious education financially, it could cause government to become
entangled in religious matters Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U.S. 602 (1971)
______The school district pays for students to get bussed to voluntary
monthly religious education programs. Certain expenditures can be made
for social policy purposes that don't get the government too involved.
For instance, in Everson v. Board of Education, 330 U.S. 1 (1947), it
was considered acceptable for tax money to go to a bus fare program to
get students to and from a religious school.
Note: Please note that this form is provide for informational purposes
only and is intended to be used as a guide prior to consultation with
an attorney familiar with your specific legal situation. This form is
not a substitute for the advice of an attorney!!!!
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