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January 12, 2024
Title: Religious Freedom Day January 16, 2024
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
Part 1 of 4
In 1993, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed January 16 to be
Religious Freedom Day in the United States.
Eric Buehrer is a former public-school teacher and founder of Gateways to Better Education. Today, Eric explains the religious freedom rights that students and teachers have in public school and how they can legally promote and participate in
Religious Freedom Day.
Click here to download the FREE
Religious Freedom Day Guide from Gateways for Better Education.
Click here for all the details about
Religious Freedom Day on January 16, 2024.
Click here for more resources from
Gateways for Better Education.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is it important for students and teachers in public school settings to know their religious freedom rights?
Is religious freedom vital to a healthy society? Eric discusses three reasons: it creates a harmonious society, it motivates people to do good, and it places something higher than the government.
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Title: Part 2 of 4 - Religious Freedom Day January 16, 2024
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are some religious freedoms students have in public school? Eric discusses: inviting friends to church, wearing religious clothing, forming prayer groups/clubs at school, and excused absences for religious purposes. Listen in to hear more…
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Title: Part 3 of 4 - Religious Freedom Day January 16, 2024
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are some religious freedoms teachers have in public school? Eric discusses
their personal rights and academic freedom. He also discusses the latest
guidance rules, which can be found on their website (listed above). He says: “There
is so much more freedom than people think. They just have to be aware.”
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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Religious Freedom Day January 16, 2024
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Eric shares that some school districts are welcoming and open to learning more
about religious freedom for their students and staff. Others are not as welcome
or inviting. But one school district in CALIFORNIA surprised him and he is now
using their videos to help educate people of their religious freedom rights in
public schools across the country. Click
here to view the Orange County Department of Education videos on religious
freedom.
How can a student start a Christian club/prayer group/Bible study at their
public school? Click
here for all the information.
Why is Gateways for Better Education partnering with other
organizations to spread the religious freedom message?
Click here to help support Gateways to Better Education.
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September 26, 2023
Title: Students’ Religious Liberties in Public School
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
All students have rights in public schools – even Christian
students.
Eric Buehrer is the Founder of Gateways to Better Education. Today,
Eric reveals all the different religious liberties that Christian students have
at public school.
Click here for some resources from
Gateways to Better Education.
Click here to donate to
Gateways to Better Education.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can students pray, read their Bible/other religious material, and talk about
their faith at school? Eric explains that all of these are absolutely allowed in
school, but they cannot ignore their school/classwork to do so.
Can students organize prayer groups and religious clubs at their public school?
Can they announce their meetings? For more specifics, click
here.
Can students express their faith in their class work and homework? Eric
discusses how this is protected under the First Amendment.
Can students wear clothing/jewelry with religious messages? This again falls
under the First Amendment – except if the message promotes violence or something
profane.
Can students go off campus to have religious studies during school hours? It
depends on the state, but more information can be found
here.
Can students express their faith at a school-sponsored event, such as a
graduation ceremony? Eric explains that it must be initiated by the student, not
by a teacher or school employee.
Can a student pass out religious literature at school? Eric explains that
students cannot just stand in the hallway and pass out religious literature, but
students are allowed to give individual students information, much like they
would an invitation to a birthday party.
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September 19, 2023
Title: Students’ Religious Liberties in Public School
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
All students have rights in public schools – even Christian
students.
Eric Buehrer is the Founder of Gateways to Better Education. Today,
Eric reveals all the different religious liberties that Christian students have
at public school.
Click here for some resources from
Gateways to Better Education.
Click here to donate to
Gateways to Better Education.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can students pray, read their Bible/other religious material, and talk about
their faith at school? Eric explains that all of these are absolutely allowed in
school, but they cannot ignore their school/classwork to do so.
Can students organize prayer groups and religious clubs at their public school?
Can they announce their meetings? For more specifics, click
here.
Can students express their faith in their class work and homework? Eric
discusses how this is protected under the First Amendment.
Can students wear clothing/jewelry with religious messages? This again falls
under the First Amendment – except if the message promotes violence or something
profane.
Can students go off campus to have religious studies during school hours? It
depends on the state, but more information can be found
here.
Can students express their faith at a school-sponsored event, such as a
graduation ceremony? Eric explains that it must be initiated by the student, not
by a teacher or school employee.
Can a student pass out religious literature at school? Eric explains that
students cannot just stand in the hallway and pass out religious literature, but
students are allowed to give individual students information, much like they
would an invitation to a birthday party.
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July 24, 2023
Title: Helping Kids/Teens Express their Faith at School
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
Eric Buehrer was a public-school teacher before founding
Gateways to Better Education. He is a published author and
nationally-recognized authority on the subject of religion and public education.
Today, Eric encourages parents whose children attend public schools across the
nation. How can parents help them graduate with their faith and values intact?
Click here for more resources from
Gateways to Better Education.
Click here to help support
Gateways to Better Education.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can we be involved helping our children and grandchildren keep their faith
in public schools? How can we help them graduate with their faith and values
intact? Eric urges parents and even grandparents to be actively involved in
their education and ask in-depth questions about what they’re learning. He also
discusses the importance of “pre-teaching”.
Can children and teens express religious views in public schools? When are they
permitted to read their Bibles?
Can children and teens pray and sing religious songs in public schools?
What religious liberty rights do public school teachers have?
What is the purpose of the upcoming Faith, Freedom, and Public Schools
event in Keller, Texas, August 4-5, 2023. Click
here for all the details.
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September 16, 2022
Title: Students’ Religious Liberties in Public School
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
All students have rights in public schools – even Christian
students.
Eric Buehrer is the Founder of Gateways to Better Education. Today,
Eric reveals all the different religious liberties that Christian students have
at public school.
Click here for some resources from
Gateways to Better Education.
Click here to donate to
Gateways to Better Education.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can students pray, read their Bible/other religious material, and talk about
their faith at school? Eric explains that all of these are absolutely allowed in
school, but they cannot ignore their school/classwork to do so.
Can students organize prayer groups and religious clubs at their public school?
Can they announce their meetings? For more specifics, click
here.
Can students express their faith in their class work and homework? Eric
discusses how this is protected under the First Amendment.
Can students wear clothing/jewelry with religious messages? This again falls
under the First Amendment – except if the message promotes violence or something
profane.
Can students go off campus to have religious studies during school hours? It
depends on the state, but more information can be found
here.
Can students express their faith at a school-sponsored event, such as a
graduation ceremony? Eric explains that it must be initiated by the student, not
by a teacher or school employee.
Can a student pass out religious literature at school? Eric explains that
students cannot just stand in the hallway and pass out religious literature, but
students are allowed to give individual students information, much like they
would an invitation to a birthday party.
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September 17, 2021
Title: Equipping Students, Parents, and Teachers to be Salt and Light
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
Part 1 of 3
It’s tough to be a Christian in today’s society. It’s even tougher to be a
Christian in junior high, high school, and college. Not only for students, but
for teachers and administrators as well.
Eric Buehrer discusses the importance of teaching our kids how to be salt and
light in their public school.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
With the vast majority of churched-kids attending public schools across America,
how can we better equip them to be salt and light for the gospel?
Can students wear Christian t-shirts at school and school-related events? Can
they bring their Bible? Can they talk about Jesus? Click
here for more info on this.
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August 30, 2021
Title: Religious Freedom in Public Schools
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
Part 1 of 2
Many people are confused over what is allowed and what is not regarding religious expression at public schools.
Eric Buehrer is the Founder and President of Gateways to Better Education. Their mission is to help educators, leaders, parents, and students navigate the legal system, protecting both education and religious freedom.
Click here to learn more about Gateways’ “National Free to Speak” campaign.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can a student pray, talk about their faith, and read their Bible or other religious material at school?
Can students organize prayer groups and religious clubs to meet at school? Can they announce their meetings? Eric explains how the clubs/meetings can be announced and also discusses some recent POSITIVE changes from the Department of Education.
Can students express their faith in their class work and homework?
Can students wear clothing with religious messages?
Can students express their faith at a school event – such as footballs games or graduation? Eric says this has a yes and no answer…
Can students pass out religious literature at school? Eric says that, again, this has a yes and no answer…
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Religious Freedom in Public Schools
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by Eric Buehrer
with Gateways to Better Education www.GoGateways.org
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can educators and school employees pray at school?
Can educators teach about religion in class?
Must schools accommodate religious instruction and prayer during school hours?
Gateways to Better Education has many free resources on their website.
Click on the link above next to their organization name for more details.
If you would like to “fact-check” any of the information discussed with
Eric Buehrer, click
here.
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November 11, 2016
Title: Religion and Education Go Together like Peanut Butter and Jelly
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by John Horvat
with Return to Order www.ReturnToOrder.org
What impact does religion have on education in America?
Is the “education establishment” ignoring the facts?
John Horvat, author of “Return to Order”, has a thing or two (actually
more) to say about religion and education in American public schools today. In a
recent op-ed, he says, “Some educators go to the point of insinuating that
the less religious influence upon the student, the better.” This could not
be further from the truth.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is Education and Religion an oxymoron?
Does the education establishment treat religion as if it is a deadly disease?
We have many wonderful Christian employees in the public education system.
However, the education establishment acts too much like the bureaucrats in
Washington, wanting to push everyone around and tell them what they can or
cannot do or say. Why is this happening in today’s society?
Listen in as John Horvat discusses information from the book, “Our Kids: The
American Dream in Crisis,” by sociologist Robert Putnam, regarding the
impact of religion on students.
What is the “Moral Formation Framework”?
Truth or Fiction: While religion is good for education,
education is not good for religion. The educational establishment treats
religion as if it is a deadly disease, not a blessing, upon the child. So what
should parents and grandparents do?
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August 18, 2016
Title: Religion and Education Go Together like Peanut Butter and Jelly
Topic: Religion and Education
Discussed by John Horvat
with Return to Order www.ReturnToOrder.org
What impact does religion have on education in America?
Is the “education establishment” ignoring the facts?
John Horvat, author of “Return to Order”, has a thing or two (actually
more) to say about religion and education in American public schools today. In a
recent op-ed, he says, “Some educators go to the point of insinuating that
the less religious influence upon the student, the better.” This could not
be further from the truth.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is Education and Religion an oxymoron?
Does the education establishment treat religion as if it is a deadly disease?
We have many wonderful Christian employees in the public education system.
However, the education establishment acts too much like the bureaucrats in
Washington, wanting to push everyone around and tell them what they can or
cannot do or say. Why is this happening in today’s society?
Listen in as John Horvat discusses information from the book, “Our Kids: The
American Dream in Crisis,” by sociologist Robert Putnam, regarding the
impact of religion on students.
What is the “Moral Formation Framework”?
Truth or Fiction: While religion is good for education,
education is not good for religion. The educational establishment treats
religion as if it is a deadly disease, not a blessing, upon the child. So what
should parents and grandparents do?
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