School Prayer Amendment
School Prayer Amendment is a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution intended to protect the right of the students in public schools to pray and recognize their religious beliefs. It is a controversial issue that has been debated in the United States Congress and the Supreme Court.
History[edit | edit source]
The School Prayer Amendment was first proposed in the 1960s following the Supreme Court decisions in Engel v. Vitale and Abington School District v. Schempp, which ruled that government-directed school prayer and Bible readings were unconstitutional. These decisions sparked a backlash among conservative religious groups, leading to the proposal of the School Prayer Amendment.
Provisions[edit | edit source]
The School Prayer Amendment seeks to protect the right of students to voluntarily pray in public schools. It does not mandate or endorse any specific religion or prayer, but rather seeks to ensure that students have the freedom to express their religious beliefs without interference from the government.
Debate[edit | edit source]
The School Prayer Amendment has been a subject of intense debate. Supporters argue that it protects the religious freedom of students, while opponents contend that it violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from establishing a religion.
Legal Status[edit | edit source]
As of now, the School Prayer Amendment has not been ratified. It requires the approval of two-thirds of both houses of Congress and three-fourths of the states to become a part of the Constitution.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- First Amendment to the United States Constitution
- Religion in the United States
- Separation of church and state in the United States
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