Until 1962, state-mandated prayers in school were considered legal and just. ... However, Americans against prayer in schools have a completely different opinion of the situation. ... They believe this could cause potential harassment and school violence to increase. ... The first four commandments refer theologically to the Christian and Jewish religions. Thus, non-Judeo-Christians may possibly be offended by the presence of the Commandments. ...

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These families' circle of acquaintances consists mainly of persons from the church and it is not unheard of that the families send their children to Sunday school before the actual worship session, then send them to youth group on Wednesdays and the adults themselves go to bible studies on Monday evenings, often hosted by one of the church members. ... It is folly to classify America as a Christian nation just because some religious authorities may call contemporary America one. Though created by men living in a society that was driven mostly by Christian morals, the American Constitut...

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Towards the end of the nineteenth century, reform movements were sweeping across America. As Americans moved into the twentieth century, there was one thing that was necessary: change. The country had recently overcome a depression and a war, and it was time to make appropriate reformations in order to adjust a series of problems that had become widespread. At this time, a movement began to gain support and spread throughout the nation: the Progressive Movement. In order to understand this movement, it is important to understand the origins and the characteristics of it. ...

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