Warm Up: Religion ( WRITE STATEMENTS then write yes or no by each skip a line between each one) 1. Animal sacrifice as part of church services 2. Amish children after 8th grade no longer have to attend school 3. Use drugs as part of religious ceremony 4. Do not have to enter draft because conscientious objector 5. Must salute the flag in school Prisoners have rights to accommodate them when it comes to religious practices. Separation of church and state

Freedom of Religion Two Clauses: 1. Establishment Clause: No gov. sponsored religion “Separation of church & state:

What does that mean?? Private v. Parochial Schools School Prayer Evolution 10 Commandments Standardized Testing

2. Free Exercise Clause Freedom to freely participate in the religion of your choice Belief v. Action Saluting the Flag / Pledge of Allegiance

Can I??? Bible clubs at school Polygamy Religious Symbols – head coverings Refuse vaccinations Conscientious objector

Establishment Clause Issues Chaplains Seasonal displays at public buildings Currency

1st Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or of the right to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.