Topic 1

Any child shall be excused from Bible reading upon the written request of his parent or guardian.

Public school teachers are afraid to teach about the bible and Christianity.

Can the teacher use Christian music during free reading as background noise?

ACLU’s Position accepts “The history of religion, comparative religion, the Bible as literature, are all permissible"

Supreme court cases mentioned music, art, etc with religious themes permitted as part of the school’s curriculum

"May constitutionally use the Bible in an appropriate study of history, civilization, ethics, comparative religion"

The constitution does not require complete separation of church and state

After Abington School District v. Schempp, mandatory Bible reading in public schools is deemed unconstitutional.