Do now: Why do you think Kanye says this? “They say you can rap about anything except for Jesus/ That means lies and video tapes/ But if I talk about God, my record won’t get played, huh?” ~Kanye West Jesus Walks

Jesus Walks *Why do you think Kanye is rapping about Jesus?

Vocab Ethical: A set of rules for right/wrong behaviors Religion: A set of beliefs that relates to spirituality and acts as a guide to ethical behavior Atheist: The belief that there is no God(s) Constitution: The laws of the U.S., includes the amendments 1st Amendment: Guarantees the freedoms of; speech, religion, petition, assembly, and protest Establishment & Free exercise Clause: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Separation of church & state: A neutral view towards religion. US citizens are free to practice any religion The gov’t can’t favor any religion

1. Can your teacher talk about religion with his/her students? Yes- for instructional purposes

2. Can your teacher talk about different world religions with you in school? Yes- bc it’s instructional

3. Can your teacher make you pray? No- Supreme court- can’t pressure a certain religion

4. Can you refuse to stand during the pledge of allegiance? Yes- Supreme court says because uses the word ‘God’

5. Can you wear something covering your head to school if it’s for religious purposes? Yes- bc it serves a religious purpose

6. Can sports teams pray before/after games together? Depends- it can’t be mandatory to pray

7. Can schools close for religious holidays? Depends- if larger population will be absent

8. Can students pray in school if they want to? Depends- as long as it doesn’t disrupt learning process

9. Can religious texts (Torah, Koran, Bible) be used in school? Yes- part of objective to study, primarysource

10. Can religious music be used in school plays? Depends- can’t dominate

11. Can schools teach about creationism (how God created the world)? No, can’t teach this is the way the world was formed

12. Can schools hold graduation ceremonies in a church? No- Wisconsin said violates Constitution

Alex Aan How does Indonesia’s law affect its citizens? What is the difference between Indonesia’s law and the law in the U.S.? What sort of things can you do, that Alex Aan can’t do, because the U.S. law protects your freedom of religion? Why do you think the U.S. made the law regarding freedom of religion? Why do you think Indonesia has this law and not one like the U.S.? Make a suggestion for how Indonesia should change their law:

Journal: Use your answers from the reading questions for today’s journal. ____/___/___ Write a letter to President Obama convincing him why he should help free Alex. Refute the opposing side: 1. Opposite view: 2. Reason: 3. Your view: 4. Reason(s):