{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd2d68043b416d4617f91c9/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257622?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"In Legal Terms: Religious Freedom","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd2d68043b416d4617f91c9/1558126095384-6eb01baa94f2e35beb80fea797f2215f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Religious Freedom or Freedom from Religion? </p><p><br></p><p>What does the First Amendment say about religion? We talk about students and religion in schools.&nbsp;</p><p>Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.</p><p>What about religious practices in public schools or public places?</p><p>Do students have the right to express their religious beliefs at school?</p><p>Can students express their religious beliefs during class?</p><p>Can students distribute religious material at school?</p><p>Can students form religious clubs at school?</p><p>Can students pray at school?</p><p>Is it okay to bring a Bible to school? Can it be used as a resource for an assignment?</p><p>Can students wear religious clothing or jewelry to school?</p><p>Can my city force my store or restaurant to close on Sunday (Blue Laws?).</p><p>Current events:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Utah teacher apologizes for Ash Wednesday cross incident&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.apnews.com/07145585aaf44d4e8edaa389109a2cd7\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.apnews.com/07145585aaf44d4e8edaa389109a2cd7</a></li><li>Mississippi school tells teachers to remove religious items&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/03/23/mississippi-school-tells-teachers-to-remove_ap.html\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/03/23/mississippi-school-tells-teachers-to-remove_ap.html</a></li></ul>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}