Title: When Are Faith and Religion Allowed in Public Schools? | Teach 4 the Heart
Headings: When Are Faith and Religion Allowed in Public Schools?
When Are Faith and Religion Allowed in Public Schools?
What Does the Constitution Say?
What does it mean to “establish” a religion?
Students’ Rights
How to Legally Share Your Faith in the Public School
Resources for Further Study

Content: Live your life by Biblical principles such as the Golden Rule, and people will notice the difference – maybe even ask you about it. And then…
Openly answer questions posed to you about what you believe. The courts have made clear that the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and that if you as public school teacher are asked about something related to your faith, you may honestly answer the question. What you may not do is to then follow it up with “and you must believe that too.” Trying to convert a student would be considered establishing a religion. But honestly answering the question about what you personally believe or practice – that’s legal and is no violation of the “separation of church and state.” Pray for your students. You are absolutely allowed to pray privately for your students, and don’t underestimate this for a second. Prayer is not this last-ditch attempt we make when we have nothing left to try (i.e. “All we can do is pray.”) No, it is direct intercession to the very throne room of the Almighty God who controls everything.