Legal Tensions: Religion in Public Education

This chapter examines the evolving legal landscape related to religion's role in public education in the U.S., particularly through the lens of the Supreme Court's decisions since the 1980s. It focuses on Louisiana's attempt to present the Ten Commandments as a secular document and the legal challenges surrounding such displays in public schools, exploring the implications of the Establishment Clause. The chapter critiques the arguments presented by Louisiana regarding historical precedence and raises concerns about the potential for religious bias in public education.