Using the following readings: Washington, Franklin, Mass Bill of Rights, and Barnes, what is the argument given that government has an interest in promoting religion? Is that a good argument?
How to progressive proponents of the separation of church and state see the role of religion in society? Consult the dissent in Everson, the opinion of the Court in Lemon and Edwards, and the dissent in Van Order for the progressive view. Are they right? Why or why not?
