Historical Events tagged with "abington"
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Supreme Court Bans Mandatory Bible Readings
The Supreme Court ruled against requiring public schools to mandate reciting Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer. This decision stemmed from a challenge brought by the Abington School District in Pennsylvania and was spurred by concerns over the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. Edward Schempp, a Unitarian, was the primary plaintiff, whose children were compelled to participate in religious exercises. The Court's ruling emphasized the separation of church and state in the educational system, reflecting a significant moment in the ongoing debate over religion in public life.
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