Reynolds main idea

Reynolds main idea

Religios conduct can be regulated

Cantwell

states have to abide by free exercise of religion too

Barnette

no forcing of pledge or prayer

Everson

Establishment clause applies to states

McCollum

no religion instruction inside public schools

Engel

Public schools cannot sponsor prayerS

Schempp

Public schools cannot sponsor bible reading

Reynolds facts

guy wanted to be polygamist in violation of law. gov said they can regulate religious motivated conduct

Cantwell facts

Conneticut required people soliciting people into religion to get approval from state gov first. Gov said free exercise clause applies to states too.

Board v Barnette facts

religious students refused to salute flag and say pledge. gov said you cant force people to express a belief. free speech fr, but for religious reasons

Everson facts

New Jersey reimbursed parents for theirr childs bus fare to all schools, including religious ones. taxpayer got mad said gov supports religion. gov said neutral program, everone benefits

McCollum facts

pastors coming to teach about Jesus. if parents allowed it, kids were taken out of regular classes to go learn about Jesus. Crt said unconstitutional, public school cannot facilitate religious instruction

Engel v vitale facts

NY encouraged students to participate in prayer. Crt said unconstitutional even if students not forced to participate.

Schempp facts

PA required bible verses to be read at beginning of each day. violation. sponsoring