Religious Freedom

An NCO is offended by the bible on the desk of a coworker and complains to his supervisor. What should the supervisor do? Select each appropriate response.(Select all that apply.)

-Discuss with his or her judge advocate and chaplain

-Explain to the NCO why the Airman is allowed to have the Bible on his or her desk.

-Encourage all to treat others with dignity and respect even when they disagree on religious beliefs and practices.

1.What is the separation of church and state?

-Keeping the government out of religion

-What is religious freedom?

-The right to practice his or her own religion, or no religion at all.

2.What is the Free Exercise Clause?

-The right to worship or not as you choose. The government can't penalize you because of your religious beliefs.

3.How do you know the government is "establishing religion"?

-Have a non religious purpose

- Not end up promoting or favoring any set of religious beliefs

- Not overly involve the government with religion

4.What is the Establishment Clause?

-Keeps government from promoting religion in any way. Government may not give financial support to any religion.

5.Can my teacher start the day or a meeting with a religious prayer?

-No, prayers, scriptural readings and loudspeaker devotionals violate the first amendment because they promote religion.

6.Is it constitutional to teach religion in public schools?

-No, because the schools are run by the government. They can't promote religious beliefs or practice as part of the curriculum.