| |
|
|
| |
Case: I Love Jesus
For three consecutive Fridays, a public school first grade teacher has worn a tee-shirt that states in bold letters "I Love Jesus." When the school principal asks the teacher to not wear religious inscriptions on her apparel again, the teacher states that just because she is entering a school as an employee, her civil rights cannot be stripped away. She threatens a suit against the principal. Does the principal or teacher have legal grounds for his/her assertions?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I believe that the teacher has legal grounds due to the fact that state and religion is deemed legally separate. Also, one representing their particular faith or belief does not dismay the fact they are an effective teacher. This situation can be seen as reflecting a similar situation where a principal tells a openly homosexual teacher not to bring their companion to a school football game where they teach. It doesn't mean that they have the set agenda to religiously or ethically influence their students. Teachers are people too and it is important for employers to remember that fact. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
|
| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
|
| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
|
| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
|
| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
|
| Comments: The fact that this person fails to understand is that a football game is an out of school activity. It is still a school function, but a teacher may certainly have their husband or wife, girlfriend or boyfriend, attend the event just like any other straight couple. These two situations cannot really be compared, as religious views are very different than being allowed to appear with one's loved one regardless of sexual orientation. |
| Rated On: February 29, 2016 3:31 am |
| Rated By: Rachel Antis |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
|
| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
|
| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
|
| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
|
| The suggested solution is original |
No
|
| Comments: I don't really think proselytizing your religion and bringing your partner to work are comparable things. |
| Rated On: March 1, 2016 8:33 pm |
| Rated By: daPaJa |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
|
| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
|
| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
|
| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
|
| The suggested solution is original |
No
|
| Comments: I am not an attorney, but I disagree. |
| Rated On: October 22, 2016 4:27 am |
| Rated By: Kristen OBryant |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
|
| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
|
| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
|
| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
|
| The suggested solution is original |
No
|
| Comments: There is a separation of religion and state. I disagree entirely. |
| Rated On: February 21, 2020 7:13 pm |
| Rated By: vaMuvy |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
