A decision in Louisiana is a big win for religious freedom and the importance of protecting individual students’ rights, and it is a warning of what may be ahead in other states, especially if the U.S. Supreme Court continues to water-down constitutional protections.
History has an important role to play in judicial analysis by justices across the ideological spectrum. Yet, a narrow telling of history inevitably leaves people out of the promises of our Constitution and undercuts the fight for freedom and justice, upon which our commitment to religious freedom is based.
“You cannot divorce religion from politics or separate Christians from the duties of secular citizenship,” writes Holly Hollman.
“The Groff decision explains in clear terms how religion is privileged under the statute but not necessarily to the detriment of others.”
We should respect and celebrate our differences, and new federal guidance on prayer and religious expression in public schools will help schools do that while avoiding unnecessary conflict.
In addition to demonstrating this Court’s continuing interest in religion cases, the Groff v. DeJoy case seems likely to generate more conversations about religion in general.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.