Quiz #74 - Revisiting the Lemon Test and the Kennedy Case

April is Spring and that means softball season.  So in honor of that, let’s throw up a softball quiz that you can knock out of the park! 

 

Religion Law Quiz #56 talked about Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U. S. 602, 91 S.Ct. 2105, 29 L.Ed.2d 745 (1971).  In 2022 there was a Supreme Court decision which many people viewed as noting that the Lemon analysis is dead.  What was that decision? 

 

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Answer: Kennedy v. Bremerton Sch. Dist., 213 L. Ed. 2d 755, 142 S. Ct. 2407, 2411 (2022).  Don't worry—we’ll be addressing that decision in future Religion Law Quizzes. 

 

Disclaimer: The Religion Law Quizzes are provided as a service to the bar. They are informal, non-binding hypothetical questions intended only for educational purposes. Nothing in the Quizzes is intended to be legal advice and they should not be relied upon as conclusive on any issue discussed therein.

 

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Welcome to the latest installation of the Religion Law Podcast, hosted by Michael Fielding. This episode shares core insights into religious freedom and law through a friendly quiz format, engaging listeners with quick, insightful questions and detailed analysis.

The focus of today's quiz is quite exclusive - we're revisiting the significance of the Lemon V. Kurtzman decision and its evolution in Supreme Court's judgements. Back in Religion Law Quiz number 56, we introduced you to the Lemon test, a prominent legal principle shaping religious freedom rights in America. By 2022, however, this principle was considered defunct in a landmark Supreme Court ruling. We unravel this critical decision for you - the Kennedy Vs Bremerton School District case.

This case features Coach Kennedy, a Washington state football coach, who made it a habit to say a prayer on the 50-yard line after each game. This led to heated debates on whether his actions violated the establishment clause. As the show proceeds, we elaborate on both perspectives in this case, stirring engaging discussions around religious freedom and establishment clauses. Stay tuned for more information on the specifics of this case that raised a whirlwind of questions and dilemmas around religion laws.

Remember, the Religion Law Quiz is not just a fun trivia game; it's an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and understanding of religion laws. So, make sure you join us for the next quiz! Share this episode if you've found our insights valuable, and don't forget to leave a review. Until next time, keep influencing and learning!