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This 3 page paper explores the Lemon v. Kurtzman decision in the context of three questions submitted by a student. This paper evaluates three scenarios in light of this law that supports the separation of church and state in the school system.
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This is obviously something that is not acceptable due to the fact that the state is not supposed to support any particular religion. Here, the violation with respect to the
lemon test is that it is not supposed to have the effect of advancing religion ("Lemon v. Kurtzman," 2006). In many ways, allowing school prayer does advance religion in that
it supports a clearly religious practice. This is something that many atheist and agnostic parents object to as the prayer does suggest that there is a superior being and not
all families subscribe to that idea. Not only is something like a prayer a day not allowed in school, but there are cases of graduating seniors who try to say
a prayer during a commencement ceremony only to be severely punished or criticized. This is something that is non-negotiable. Even if all parents are religious in their homes, many people
who belong to a church like prayer to be conducted in a certain way. It is unconscionable to leave the decision of how prayer should be meted out with a
cold institution like the public school system. It is simply wrong. However, a compromise might be reached. It is possible that if there are a few moments in the morning
for reflection, it might be minutes spent doing something else. Perhaps a few quotes from famous people, like Presidents of the United States, can be read over the loud speaker,
to provide inspiration for students. Daily rituals can be implemented, as long as they do not take on a religious tone. 2. The local Exchange Club approaches
you and wants to donate a small plaque to be placed in the lobby of all the schools in the district that displays the Ten Commandments. The club
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