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ERIC Number: EJ353881
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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A History and Civics Lesson for All of Us.
Butts, R. Freeman
Educational Leadership, v44 n8 p21-25 May 1987
Advocating the complete separation of church and state, the author outlines the history of the present debate over the school-religion controversy. Includes a detailed discussion of interpretations of the First Amendment (especially the establishment clause) and Supreme Court decisions relating to the issue. (MD)
Descriptors: Conflict, Constitutional Law, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Educational History, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Role, Government School Relationship, State Church Separation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
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Language: English
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Identifiers: First Amendment; Religious Freedom; Supreme Court
Note: For related articles, see EA 521 249-256.