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 | A case from Kentucky involves displays of the Protestant version of the Ten Commandments along with many other documents referring to Judeo-Christian beliefs, and a few secular documents. The displays were erected in court houses and public schools. No documents referring to other religions were included. Although some secular documents were included, the emphasis is overwhelmingly religious. |
| A case from Texas involves a six-foot tall monument containing the Ten Commandments, and Judeo-Christian religious symbols. No secular material or documents from other religious were included. |
At question is not whether the displays are improper in some way.
| One conflict is over the location of the displays:
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on 2005-JUN-27 that:
| The Kentucky displays were unconstitutional because its purpose was clearly the promotion of religion. They violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and the Separation of Church and State derived from that clause. |
| The Texas display was constitutional because its context was secular. |
Both rulings were as a result of a 5:4 vote.
Topics covered in this section:
| Introduction: The issue, recent court
decisions, public opinion, reactions, future reversals |
| The Kentucky case (McCreary County v.
ACLU of Kentucky) Background of the court and school displays |
| The Texas case (Van Orden v. Perry)
Background of the
religious monument |
| Oral arguments on 2005-MAR-03 |
| Court ruling on 2005-JUN-27 |
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Copyright © 2005 by Ontario Consultants on Religious
Tolerance
Originally written: 2005-MAR-02
Latest update: 2005-MAR-02
Author: B.A. Robinson
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