ACLU Supports N.J. Student In Flap Over Preaching Teacher
Now this one DEFINITELY doesn't support the "Satan test" that I advocated as a means of determining whether or not a religious position is "neutral" and allowable under the constitution. The "Satan test" consists of removing Christian references and replacing them with Satanic ones. If the resulting issue would still be allowed, then it's neutral enough to pass constitutional muster. In this case, would a teacher be allowed to tell students that if they don't believe in Satan something bad will happen to them? Hmmm.... let's think about that....NOT!
ACLU Supports N.J. Student In Flap Over Preaching Teacher:
American Civil Liberties union is backing a Kearny High School student who objected when a teacher made religious statements in the classroom, including allegedly telling students that those who do not believe Jesus died for their sins belong in hell.
The student's lawyers filed a notice of claim on Feb. 13 against the school district, claiming that instead of addressing the teacher's conduct,