(1980), in the case of Florey v. Sioux Falls School District,<\/i> 619 F. 2d 1311, 1314, 1315\u20131316, 1317 (8th Cir. 1980), stated that the performance and study of religious songs, inclusive of Christmas carols, is constitutional, provided the purpose is the:<\/p>\n
Advancement of the students\u2019 knowledge of society\u2019s cultural and religious heritage, as well as the provision of an opportunity for students to perform a full range of music, poetry, and drama that is likely to be of interest to the students and their audience.3994<\/p>\n
Advanc[ing] the student\u2019s knowledge and appreciation of the role that our religious heritage has played in the social, cultural and historical development of civilization.3995<\/p>\n
It would be literally impossible to develop a public school curriculum that did not in some way affect the religious or nonreligious sensibilities of some of the students or their parents.3996<\/p>\n
The study of religion is not forbidden \u201cwhen presented objectively as a part of a secular program of education\u201d. \u2026 We view the term \u201cstudy\u201d to include more than mere classroom instruction; public performance may be a legitimate part of secular study. \u2026 As the district noted in its discussion of Rule 3, \u201cTo allow students only to study and not perform [religious art, music and literature when] such works \u2026 have developed an independent secular and artistic significance would give students a truncated view of our culture.\u201d3997<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
(1980), in the case of Florey v. Sioux Falls School District, 619 F. 2d 1311, 1314, 1315\u20131316, 1317 (8th Cir. 1980), stated that the performance and study of religious songs, inclusive of Christmas carols, is constitutional, provided the purpose is the: Advancement of the students\u2019 knowledge of society\u2019s cultural and religious heritage, as well as … Continue reading “UNITED
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