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Frick, William C. – Journal of Beliefs & Values, 2006
The varying definitions and conceptions of secularism are explored in terms of government interpretation and legal response. It is argued that issues of state neutrality towards religion can be balanced with religious expression within the context of community schooling in the USA. Examining a more balanced approach of effects of government action…
Descriptors: Religion, Philosophy, Public Education, State Church Separation
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Bjorklun, Eugene C. – Religion and Public Education, 1988
Deals with court decisions related to secular humanism in public schools. States that the major issues are: (1) whether or not secular humanism is a religion; and (2) whether or not it is being promoted in public schools. Relates implications of the court's apparent definition of secular as nonreligious, rather than anti-religious. (LS)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Higher Education, Humanism