Upcoming Events
“The Bible in Texas Schools? Why Not?”
Monday, February 9, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Featuring Ellery Schempp and Mark Chancey
Ellery Schempp is the plaintiff in the landmark case where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that requiring public school students to read the Bible in class was unconstitutional.
Mark Chancey is an SMU religious studies professor who has documented how Bible courses in Texas public schools are promoting certain religious perspectives over others.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CASE AND PROGRAM SPEAKERS
The Case – Abington v. Schempp
Watch a short video about Ellery Schempp and his case, featuring original footage, at
www.youtube.com/channel/UCWKFqattw-FQFPOLKB0BEkg
Information about School District of Abington Township, Pennsylvania v. Schempp, including recordings of the oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Court’s opinion
www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1962/1962_142
Fifty Years Of Freedom: Celebrating The Supreme Court’s Decision Against Coercive Religion In Public Schools
Jun. 17, 2013 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation
Ellery’s Epic Exploit
How A 16-Year-Old Pennsylvania Boy And His Family Won An Important Church-State Victory At The Supreme Court 50 Years Ago
May 2013 by Rob Boston in Church & State
www.au.org/church-state/may-2013-church-state/featured/ellerys-epic-exploit
The Bold And The Brave: Saluting Those Who Stand Up For The Church-State Wall
Feb. 10, 2011 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation
50 Years After Abington v. Schempp, a Dissenter Looks Back on School Prayer
Jun. 17, 2013 by Linda K. Wertheimer in The Atlantic
Mark A. Chancey
How Should We Teach the Bible in Public Schools?
January 7, 2014 by Mark A. Chancey in Religion & Politics
http://religionandpolitics.org/2014/01/07/how-should-we-teach-the-bible-in-public-schools/
Reading, Writing & Religion II: Texas Public School Bible Courses in 2011-12
January 2013 by Mark A. Chancey for Texas Freedom Network Education Fund
www.tfn.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issues_religious_freedom_bible_courses
