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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!)
This case hits home with me. I currently teach middle school in what we call "The Bible Belt Area" where speaking of religious beliefs is acceptable and often takes place. Honestly, my assistant principle has encouraged me to discuss religion with my students if they happen to question it. I, personally, would wear a religious t-shirt to school and I possibly have in the past with no consequences. However, for this particular case, I feel that neither the school nor the teacher have legal grounds in this situation. The teacher is simply expressing her religion. Now, if she were to force her beliefs on other faculty or staff members or students, then there is a problem. Simply wearing a shirt should not be an issue. The wording is not inappropriate just because it may offend some people with different beliefs. |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: This one is tough for me to swallow. I am believe in God and for the right to be taken from me, is hard to digest. |
| Rated On: March 11, 2015 12:04 pm |
| Rated By: yQaran |
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| Comments: I couldn't agree with you more! Wearing a t-shirt should not be a major issue nor a major symbol of one's intent to religiously influence his or her students. |
| Rated On: March 15, 2015 4:47 pm |
| Rated By: XyGady |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: This is probably not the best solution because teachers need to be able to separate their religious beliefs from their students. With young, impressional first-grade students, I believe that this is not a realistic solution. |
| Rated On: October 14, 2015 9:09 pm |
| Rated By: ezuXuD |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: The school does have legal grounds; though the teacher has rights and can make an argument, typically the importance of the separation of church and state wins out over others. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 5:24 am |
| Rated By: Cortnie |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I agree with this post because she isn't forcing her religion onto her class, or making them understand. But, her shirt is just a statement of her beliefs. Even if she is in a school, children are going to know and hear of religion. Though its not her right to teach the students on the subjects of religion. There is also problems on both sides of the legality of the principals actions, and the actions of the teacher. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2015 1:58 am |
| Rated By: eRymaT |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution because even though there would be an argument of church and state this shows that the teacher is not trying to push beliefs onto the students. Instead, the teacher is simply wearing a piece of clothing with words on it. It is just as wearing any other shirt that promotes other public individuals. |
| Rated On: July 7, 2016 3:43 am |
| Rated By: aWyVys |
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| Comments: i feel as though the shirt is pushing her beliefs onto her students, especially the ones that have different ones. I also don't agree with your school. what do you do when with students of different beliefs? say they are wrong? |
| Rated On: October 13, 2016 9:24 pm |
| Rated By: TaTaBy |
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| Comments: Unless the class shares scholarly information about all different religions such as a World Religions class, Christianity should not be taught or encouraged in public schools. |
| Rated On: October 22, 2016 4:22 am |
| Rated By: Kristen OBryant |
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| Comments: I cannot say I agree with this approach. |
| Rated On: March 3, 2017 6:20 am |
| Rated By: udaXuh |
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| Comments: The teacher should be allowed to wear the shirt because of her rights, but it would be wrong to force her beliefs onto a student. |
| Rated On: February 26, 2018 4:28 am |
| Rated By: LyruPa |
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| Comments: I disagree |
| Rated On: February 28, 2018 1:14 am |
| Rated By: agedyQ |
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| Comments: I found your solution to be well thought out and very helpful! I completely agree with you. I grew up in a Bible belt area as well. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2018 12:03 am |
| Rated By: zetyWy |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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No
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| Comments: I do not agree. There should be a separation between church and state which means in the school. |
| Rated On: March 6, 2021 12:08 am |
| Rated By: juRuqa |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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No
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| Comments: I don’t agree that this is the right solution for the given problem. |
| Rated On: November 1, 2021 12:33 am |
| Rated By: mymaVy |
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