Religion In America Research Paper
It’s against America’s values to discriminate on the basis of the content of a speech. This means that there is no reason we should not be allowed to display religion in the public sphere. Some people think that it’s not okay no matter what, others think it is alright as long as multiple religions are displayed, and others say that it is alright no matter what. I agree with the people who think it is always okay for religions to be displayed on public property, no matter what. If it’s not hurting you, there is no reason it can’t be there. Religion in the public sphere is a big issue in the United States, and we need to focus on being religion neutral, not religion hostile.
It seems now-a-days that American’s have an opinion on everything, …show more content…
Most people see churches as part of the community, however the New York City school system sees it differently. Three-fourths of US Adults say that churches positively benefit the community. The New York City school system thinks that having church's worship in their schools will confuse children. However, allowing churches to worship in empty public buildings will not confuse the children because many religions can still be present during school hours, not just the ones using the building. When people pay to use the government space, the government isn’t “favoring” their religion, they are simply making money while groups use their space. They don't’ discriminate on which religions can rent space and which can’t, they all rent it when they want …show more content…
Americans have an opinion on everything, and religious displays in public is definitely one of those things. Allowing churches to worship in an empty public school building is okay, and won’t confuse children. Having a small artificial Christmas tree in the classroom for a week is also okay, because it isn’t permanent. There are rules for teachers when it comes to religion, and as long as they don’t endorse a particular religion, they aren’t breaking any rules. Having crosses in public places, such as the 9/11 museum, can have many other purposes than the government attempting to endorse a certain religion. The fact that we have freedom of religion is the best reason of all that public religious displays are okay, and we should fight until America is religion neutral, not religion
It seems now-a-days that American’s have an opinion on everything, …show more content…
Most people see churches as part of the community, however the New York City school system sees it differently. Three-fourths of US Adults say that churches positively benefit the community. The New York City school system thinks that having church's worship in their schools will confuse children. However, allowing churches to worship in empty public buildings will not confuse the children because many religions can still be present during school hours, not just the ones using the building. When people pay to use the government space, the government isn’t “favoring” their religion, they are simply making money while groups use their space. They don't’ discriminate on which religions can rent space and which can’t, they all rent it when they want …show more content…
Americans have an opinion on everything, and religious displays in public is definitely one of those things. Allowing churches to worship in an empty public school building is okay, and won’t confuse children. Having a small artificial Christmas tree in the classroom for a week is also okay, because it isn’t permanent. There are rules for teachers when it comes to religion, and as long as they don’t endorse a particular religion, they aren’t breaking any rules. Having crosses in public places, such as the 9/11 museum, can have many other purposes than the government attempting to endorse a certain religion. The fact that we have freedom of religion is the best reason of all that public religious displays are okay, and we should fight until America is religion neutral, not religion