In a contentious move, the US Supreme Court has decided to consider a case that could blur the vital distinction between church and state by allowing public funds to support a religious charter school in Oklahoma. This decision challenges the foundational principle of secular public education and raises concerns about using taxpayer dollars to fund religious education.
Supreme Court Threatens Church-State Separation with Religious Charter School Funding Case
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The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to weigh whether public funds can be used to establish a religious charter school, a major case testing the historic separation of church and state.The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled last year that the public funding mechan…
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Supreme Court Champions Religious Freedom, Considers Public Funding for Faith-Based Charter School
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Marking a potential victory for religious liberty, the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal case on whether a religious charter school in Oklahoma can rightfully receive public funding. This long-awaited decision underscores the importance of respecting religious diversity in educational institutions and could ensure that faith-based schools are no longer discriminated against in funding policies.
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