Is Prayer Allowed at Public School? | Engel v. Vitale

Is Prayer Allowed at Public School? | Engel v. Vitale

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History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the case of Engel v. Vitale, where a non-denominational prayer in New York schools led to a legal battle over the separation of church and state. Initially, the prayer was voluntary, but families opposed it, citing the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Despite losing in New York courts, the case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled the prayer unconstitutional, reinforcing the separation of church and state in public schools.

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What was the dissenting opinion of Justice Potter Stewart regarding the prayer?

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What impact did the decision in Angle v. Vitali have on the relationship between church and state in public schools?

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