While the Founding Fathers tried to protect religion from interference of the government, today’s government has tried to completely remove religion from daily life. The cases Van Orden v. Perry and McCreary County v. ACLU both represent a time when the First Amendment was put into question, each with a different result. With more religious freedoms being questioned, the intention of our Founding Fathers with regard to religious freedom and the government’s involvement are frequently questioned. After seeing the results of both cases, the Founding Father’s intention and the intentions of today’s government show conflicting ideologies.
In the case of Van Orden v. Perry, Van Orden, a Texas resident, sued then Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, for …show more content…
The Courts decision was based on several factors, which included the context of the monuments, the length of time they had been erected, and the area in which the monuments were located. In the cases of Von Orden v Perry, the monument was in a location shared with multiple other monuments that show an extensive Texas history. “The Von Orden Court emphasized the passive nature of the monument (i.e., that it was a relatively small display located on the 22 acre grounds of the Texas State Capitol along with 17 other monuments and 21 historical markers), and focused its analysis on the nature of the exhibit and the history of government recognition of religious symbolism in America” The McCreary case differed in that the other monuments were added recently. Another factor was the length of time that they had been erected. The monument in Texas had been added in the 1960s and had been seen by many people since the erection. The context of the monuments were also called into question. The Texas monument did not just include the Ten Commandments, it also included other religious symbols from other religions. The Eagles actually met with multiple religious group before designing the monument for this very …show more content…
Ivy leagues colleges were built around religion and the daily required study of the Bible. Even elementary and high school required religious classes throughout their education. Today we have removed religion from schools completely. From required class work to not even being able to pray at sporting events. The American government has set out to remove religion from every aspect of our lives and for some, it is working. With that removal has come increased crime rates and a society that depending on others to care for them. The Founders wanted the people of America protected from the government, not the government protected from
In the case of Van Orden v. Perry, Van Orden, a Texas resident, sued then Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, for …show more content…
The Courts decision was based on several factors, which included the context of the monuments, the length of time they had been erected, and the area in which the monuments were located. In the cases of Von Orden v Perry, the monument was in a location shared with multiple other monuments that show an extensive Texas history. “The Von Orden Court emphasized the passive nature of the monument (i.e., that it was a relatively small display located on the 22 acre grounds of the Texas State Capitol along with 17 other monuments and 21 historical markers), and focused its analysis on the nature of the exhibit and the history of government recognition of religious symbolism in America” The McCreary case differed in that the other monuments were added recently. Another factor was the length of time that they had been erected. The monument in Texas had been added in the 1960s and had been seen by many people since the erection. The context of the monuments were also called into question. The Texas monument did not just include the Ten Commandments, it also included other religious symbols from other religions. The Eagles actually met with multiple religious group before designing the monument for this very …show more content…
Ivy leagues colleges were built around religion and the daily required study of the Bible. Even elementary and high school required religious classes throughout their education. Today we have removed religion from schools completely. From required class work to not even being able to pray at sporting events. The American government has set out to remove religion from every aspect of our lives and for some, it is working. With that removal has come increased crime rates and a society that depending on others to care for them. The Founders wanted the people of America protected from the government, not the government protected from