1. Freedom of Religion Scenarios
EQ: How does the Supreme Court apply the 1st amendment to freedom of religion cases?

2. Scenarios
Polygamy:

3. Freedom of Religion Scenarios
Reynolds v. United States
Bigamy does not fall under free exercise clause- it is “subversive” to the social order and has been prohibited under English law since time of King James, on which American law is based
Jacobsen v. Massachusetts
upheld the authority of states to pass mandatory vaccination laws.
b/c freedom of the individual must sometimes be subordinated to the common good of society
Epperson v. Arkansas
Arkansas law is unconstitutional b/c its purpose is to advance the belief of a particular religious group violates the Establishment Clause

4. Freedom of Religion Scenarios
Employment Division v. Smith
The state won the case.
states have the power to accommodate otherwise illegal acts done in pursuit of religious beliefs, they are not required to do so.
Westside Community Schools v. Mergens
The club could hold their meetings but the sponsor could not be paid
b/c school cannot advance nor INHIBIT religious beliefs
Lee v. Weisman
No school prayer, not even non-denominational!