This course is basically opinion based but need to use three of the references in the essay. Posted from professor: Since its 1947 decision in Everson v. Board of Education (with an opinion written by Justice Hugo Black), the Supreme Court has further considered and limited the active role that religion or religious institutions can play in the public sphere-that is, on government property. In your essay, present an argument for: Assignment for essay:::::: (In the US) Faith groups and institutions should be allowed to form political parties and they should attempt to gain influence in the workings of government for their views and values by entering the realm of political discourse and attempting to elect their own politicians.

REFERENCES: Can include the changing role of religion (prayer in school, stability, morality, promoting acceptable behavior, generation changes with religion, welcoming immigrants, etc) Use supporting information and references from a minimum of three of the following: Constitution (First Amendment - protect religious rights and freedoms, establishment clause - cannot just select one religion for the nation, Wall of separation from church and state. from philosophers- Plato, Aristotle, Locke, or Jefferson, incorporate the American values (liberty, equality, tolerance, respect for dissent, self-reliance, pursuit of truth) from the attached PDF (starting on page 3- week 4 reading material links) May use two outside references if needed.