11. The First Amendment of the Constitution says Congress cannot pass laws promoting one religion over another, or some religion over no religion. 12. The federal dollars that paid the Keys of Life counselors were not being used to promote religion. 13. The lower court said that because very few nonreligious schools in Cleveland accept vouchers, the program has the effect of promoting religion. 14. When the seven plaintiffs sued the board late last year to stop the course, they charged that its main purpose was to promote religion. 15. Cowley and Don Raymond, director of the Kansas program, insist no taxpayer money goes to pay for promoting religion. 16. During the campaign, McDougall drew criticism for the manner in which he crusades against abortion and promotes religion. 17. His only formal job is head of the Popular Arab and Islamic Congress, a group he founded to promote religion. 18. It is illegal to promote religions other than Islam in the Emirates, home to many Christian churches, Hindu temples and other non-Muslim worship places. 19. That means the government cannot promote religion in general, or favor one faith over another. 20. The bill says displays must not promote one religion over another, but opponents said the measure could bring lawsuits against schools and the state. |
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