Christian In A Secular America, Sept. 13

WELCOME! The Christian In A Secular America Parkside Bible Fellowship Adult Summer Sunday School September 13, 2009 14th Session (last session)

The Separation of Church and State

CHURCH AND STATE Today’s Meaning of“Separation of Church and State” “Over the past half century, the U.S. Supreme Court has accomplished a feat America’s Founders would surely have found to be inconceivable. They have created a perverse cloud of confusion over the question of religious liberty and the place of religious language and symbols in the public square.”Exodus 18:21, Ezra 7:25 Albert Mohler from his book, Culture Shift

CHURCH AND STATE For more than 50 years The ACLU(American Civil Liberties Union) has attempted to eliminate public expression of our nation's faith and heritage. Through fear, intimidation, disinformation and lawsuits, threats of lawsuits that would: ,[object Object]

Ban public prayer in schools and at school functions

Deny Christians the right to use public facilities

Stop Christians from expressing their faith at work,[object Object]

Went beyond the original intent of Founding Fathers

Paved the way for further restriction of religious expression."The First Amendment has erected a wall between church and state. That wall must be kept high and impregnable. We could not approve the slightest breach."

CHURCH AND STATE In 1947, US Supreme Court's decision in Everson v. Board of Education, ,[object Object],FACTS OF THE CASE ,[object Object]

Held that the “wall must be kept high and impregnable”,[object Object]

Jefferson’s Wall of Separation Left the States alone. National Government could not create a national church. Supreme Court’s Wall--1947 Radically altered church and state. Eliminate religious beliefs from the public forum.

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Gave constitutional reasons to separate religion, religious values, and religious organizations from public life

“If we can’t talk about religion in any meaningful way in public schools, religious citizens can’t communicate their faith in public life.”

“The public square must be sanitized of religious messages, and we are left with a strictly secular public life.” Justice Hugo Black,[object Object]

In 1965, Supreme Court decision in Abington School District v Schempp,

Ruled that a state cannot require the Lord’s Prayer and reading of Scripture in public school classrooms.,[object Object],[object Object]

CHURCH AND STATE OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS, organizations such as the ADF, ACLJ and Liberty Counsel have dedicated themselves to advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of human life and the traditional family. They have argued successfully and won key Supreme Court decisions to “CHIP” away at the wall of separation of Church and State.

A STUDENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS THE RIGHT to Meet With School Officials. The First Amendment to the Constitution forbids Congress to make any law that would restrict the right of the people to petition the Government or school officials.

THE RIGHT to Identify Your Religious Beliefs Through Signs and Symbols Students are free to express their religious beliefs through signs and symbols. Tinker vs. Des Moines THE RIGHT to Talk About Your Religious Beliefs On Campus. Freedom of Speech is a fundamental right mandated in the Constitution and does exclude the school yard. Westside Community Board vs. Mergens, 1990

THE RIGHT to Distribute Religious Literature On Campus Distributing literature on campus may not be restricted simply because it is religious. 1st Amendment---Free Speech THE RIGHT to Carry Or Study Your Bible on Campus. The Supreme Court has said that only state directed Bible readings are unconstitutional. Stone vs Graham

A STUDENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS THE RIGHT to Do Research Papers, Speeches and Creative Projects With Religious Themes. The First Amendment does not forbid all mention of religion in public schools. THE RIGHT to Pray On Campus. Students my pray alone or with others so long as it does not disrupt school activities or is not forced on others. Wallace vs. Jeffree, 1985

THE RIGHT to Be Exempt. Students may be exempt from activities and class content that contradict their religious beliefs. THE RIGHT to Celebrate Or Study Religious Holidays On Campus. Music, art, literature and drama that have religious themes are permitted as part of the curriculum for school activities if presented in an objective manner. Florey vs. Sioux Falls School District

THE RIGHT to Meet With Other Religious Students. The Equal Access Act: allows students the freedom to meet on campus for the purpose of discussing religious issues after school hours. Good News Clubs vs Milford Central Schools, 2001

CHURCH AND STATE Director, Finn Laursen of CEAI Our mission is "To Encourage, Equip and Empower Educators according to Biblical Principles." We are the only professional association for Christians who are called to serve in public schools. Our members have served the youth of America since 1953 through classroom teachers, administrators, and para-professionals in education.

CHRISTIAN RESPONSE Christianity Is At A CROSSROADS In America. How Should We Respond As Christians To Our Government And Society That Is Becoming Increasingly Hostile Towards Christianity?

CHRISTIAN RESPONSE CROSSROADS ,[object Object]

Continue straight: Indifference or neutral

To the right: We get involved but for the right reasons.What Way Should We Follow?

CHRISTIAN RESPONSE WE SHOULDN’T BE SURPRISED! America is turning away from our Christian roots! ,[object Object],2 Thess. 2: 7—12 1 Tim.4: 1—5 2 Pet. 3:3 What should be our FOCUS? ,[object Object]

Christian In A Secular America, Sept. 13

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