In Britain, every publicly funded school is obliged by the law to provide religious education and daily collective worship, of a broadly Christian character, for all its pupils. Examines the statutory provisions dealing with daily collective worship and religious education in British schools. (66 footnotes) (MLF)

Examines key legal tensions flowing from the return of organized student-sponsored prayer to public schools. Claims that political "conservatism" has subordinated individual liberty to the unwarranted power of the federal government. (19 references) (MLF)

Critically examines and responds to the persistent argument by religionists that high school graduation prayer is somehow constitutional despite "Lee versus Weisman." Addresses the loopholes advocated and concludes that the courts have clearly rejected each of them. (183 footnotes) (MLF)

England's recent Education Reform Act of 1988 makes a number of important changes in the law relating to religious education. Describes the principal changes in the law and examines some of the practical difficulties expected to arise in their implementation. Critiques the policies that underlie the new legal provisions. (118 references) (MLF)

Traces the legal history of prayer clubs and related religious activities in schools. Cites psychological arguments that high school students are generally independent and capable of critical thinking; contends that research is needed in determining whether high school students can specifically perceive religious neutrality. (MLF)

Canadian public education has become secularized. Although the Charter's language on freedom of conscience and religion prohibits religious indoctrination in schools, it does not proscribe education about religion. Generally, Canadian courts have followed and accepted American developments in this regard but have avoided byzantine judgments on…