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@ au9913
2025-02-21 00:07:57
If we're talking about the federal government, they should neither encourage nor endorse religion, it's not in their mandate. If we're talking about states, then yes I agree.
My state, Missouri specifically, has laws about this.
Missouri Constitution: Article I, Section 5 of the Missouri Constitution states: "That no person shall be compelled to attend or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; and that no preference shall be given, by law, to any religious denomination or mode of worship." This provision emphasizes the state's commitment to religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Public Funding: Missouri law prohibits the use of public funds for religious purposes. This includes funding for religious schools or organizations. The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld this principle in various cases, reinforcing that public money cannot be used to support religious activities.
School Prayer and Religious Activities: In line with federal law, Missouri public schools cannot sponsor or promote religious activities, including prayer. The U.S. Supreme Court rulings, such as Engel v. Vitale (1962), have established that school-sponsored prayer is unconstitutional.