Holy Days

 Sunday is the Holy Day for Christians, a time to worship, and teach about the faith. Friday is a holy day for Muslims. Shabbat is a holy day for Jews, starting at sunset on Friday and ending at nightfall on Saturday. People of other faiths and atheists nurture their beliefs at their particular time. In a time of Christian Nationalism we need to remember the First Amendment to the U.S. constitution, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Public schools need to be open to all in a pluralistic society. They may sponsor the study of religion but not not sponsor the practice of religion. The school may expose students to all religious views, but may not impose any particular view. The school's approach to religion is one of instruction, not one of indoctrination. The function of the school is to educate about all religions, not to convert anyone to religion or any specific religion.