Religious Marquees in Public Schools.
Religious marquees belong in churches, not in public schools. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States, many people continue to express their patriotism. However, many schools disregard the law while being patriotic. The Separation between Church and State clearly expresses that religion will not enter public schools. Religion in public schools is unconstitutional, offensive, disturbing, and causes much controversy. Just because the majority of the world's population believes in a God, it doesn't mean that religion in public schools follows the law. .
On June 17, 1963, the Supreme Court ruled that laws requiring recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools do not follow the constitution. Also, the United States Government says, " Schools may not promote one religion over another or faith group over another. They may not promote a religiously based life over a secularly based life, or promote a secularly based life over a religiously based life." A marquee that states "God Bless America" does, in fact, promote one belief over another.
Throughout the United States many teachers display the marquee "God Bless America" and also "In God We Trust." This unconstitutional attempt to establish religion offends many people. In this very diverse world, many families do not believe in God or believe in different religious figures. Schools would never display the banners "Allah Bless America" or "Buddha Bless America," so why should "God Bless America" be allowed? .
Different patriotic messages could replace religious slogans that do not tie in with religion. Teachers and staff could use "United We Stand" in place of "In God .
We Trust." When using these non-religious marquees, nobody gets offended and teachers could still express patriotism, which is what the intention was in the first place.
When religion enters classrooms, it disrupts them by causing many disagreements.
