High School Cheerleaders in Trouble for Bible Verse Banners

[Alex]

If the school were a private organization then that would be completely true.

But if the government (in the form of the public school) is going to bar speech based purely on the content of it (which is what is happening if they're told they can't write scripture but can write other things) then they need to have a reason beyond simple civility.

That reason would be that the cheerleaders are somehow acting as representatives of the state and therefore there sign is establishment. I disagree. I suspect that the Supreme Court would agree (that is shouldn't be allowed) though I don't know if this particular level of remove has been ligitaged. They've certainly spoken on what the football coaches can do.

I agree that being all religious about running onto the field is obnoxious. But I think it is a very significant step to go from "politesse suggests you not do this" to "you will not be allowed to do this."

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I can't run around work screaming at the top of my longs that I hate every single person who works there and expect no repercussions.

No, but if you are allowed to run around screaming on the street, they can't bar you just because what you scream happens to be religious.