Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Religion
Monday, September 16, 2013
Part One: Facts of the Case (1935)
In my opinion, I do not agree with the ruling of the United States Supreme Court in the Gobitis’ case. I do not agree with this because the freedom of religion is a principle which supports the freedom of religion in teaching, practice, worship, and observation. I believe that everyone should have their own religious freedom, no matter their religious belief and no matter where they are in the world. If there was no religious freedom in the world, the world would be the same as how it was with the Nazi’s in World War II.
I believe that one situation in which the government might find it necessary to interfere in the religious practices of citizens is when the situation is harming another citizen. Harming another citizen could include racism/discrimination. This includes the Ku Klux Klan, well known as the KKK. The KKK use to persecute Jews, Blacks, and Catholics because of their religious beliefs. If the KKK was still around today, we would still live as we did during World War II.
In my opinion, I consider that such interference is a violation of the First Amendment right of freedom of religion. I think this because the First Amendment right of freedom of religion states that the government protects interference from the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression. This act prohibits the government from passing legislators to establish one official religion or choosing one religion over another.
In conclusion, I believe that Lillian and William Gobitis should have not be expelled from the public schools because they have a right to have freedom in their beliefs. This is why I consider this interference a violation of the Amendment, and therefore I believe that Lillian and William should not be punished for following what they believe in as well.
Part Two: The Outlawing of Prayers in public schools (ENGEL V. VITALE, 1962)
I do not agree with the decision of
Monday, September 16, 2013
Part One: Facts of the Case (1935)
In my opinion, I do not agree with the ruling of the United States Supreme Court in the Gobitis’ case. I do not agree with this because the freedom of religion is a principle which supports the freedom of religion in teaching, practice, worship, and observation. I believe that everyone should have their own religious freedom, no matter their religious belief and no matter where they are in the world. If there was no religious freedom in the world, the world would be the same as how it was with the Nazi’s in World War II.
I believe that one situation in which the government might find it necessary to interfere in the religious practices of citizens is when the situation is harming another citizen. Harming another citizen could include racism/discrimination. This includes the Ku Klux Klan, well known as the KKK. The KKK use to persecute Jews, Blacks, and Catholics because of their religious beliefs. If the KKK was still around today, we would still live as we did during World War II.
In my opinion, I consider that such interference is a violation of the First Amendment right of freedom of religion. I think this because the First Amendment right of freedom of religion states that the government protects interference from the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression. This act prohibits the government from passing legislators to establish one official religion or choosing one religion over another.
In conclusion, I believe that Lillian and William Gobitis should have not be expelled from the public schools because they have a right to have freedom in their beliefs. This is why I consider this interference a violation of the Amendment, and therefore I believe that Lillian and William should not be punished for following what they believe in as well.
Part Two: The Outlawing of Prayers in public schools (ENGEL V. VITALE, 1962)
I do not agree with the decision of