O'Connor could be the key vote here. She would support keeping RFRA applicable to the federal government, which is one of the issues in that case.

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This guide offers a third choice. Treat religion with fairness and respect. Keep the government neutral in matters of religion, not promoting religion or denigrating it.

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Some of the courses I've encountered around the country over 20 years would not pass muster in a court of law. They're closer to Sunday School than legitimate academic courses.

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I think change in this area could be quite dramatic. All the 5-4 decisions could go the other way.

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These are cases courts like the least; they stir raw emotions. Whatever they decide will be misunderstood; I don't think any side will be happy with the result. Even the winning side loses because of the deep divisions that will result.

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Generally speaking, private and religious schools are not subject to the First Amendment.

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A textbook is essential to uphold the First Amendment, ... There's been nothing cast in this direction until now.

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We think it reflects the standards we agreed to.

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I believe this really upholds the First Amendment and is sound educationally.

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