The power of these recommendations is that they come from leaders representing a broad spectrum of religious conviction. At the table were people with Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Native American and humanist perspectives, as well as individuals from advocacy groups ranging from the American Civil Liberties Union to the American Center for Law and Justice.
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There's been an effort over recent decades to persuade many conservative religious people that separation is not in the Constitution, and to undermine support for it.Charles Haynes
This is not a Sunday school course. I think the legislature didn't do its homework, didn't think about the ramifications of this.
Charles Haynes
The broader issue is there are many U.S. conservative Christians who feel that public schools have become hostile to their faith.
Charles Haynes
This guide offers a third choice. Treat religion with fairness and respect. Keep the government neutral in matters of religion, not promoting religion or denigrating it.
Charles Haynes
Today it's something about hallucinogenic tea, but tomorrow it could be something that Roman Catholics or Southern Baptists or a number of groups need some accommodation in relation to a federal law.
Charles Haynes
Some of the courses I've encountered around the country over 20 years would not pass muster in a court of law. They're closer to Sunday School than legitimate academic courses.
Charles Haynes
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