Argues against the use of prayers with sectarian bias at public events. Contends that educators need to become more devoted to the separation of church and state--and to the effective implementation of that principle in practice. (MS)

Presents responses to the inflammatory speech by Khalid Abdul Muhammad, a senior aide to the leader of the Nation of Islam, at Kean College (New Jersey) in November 1993. Although many repudiate his message of hate and antisemitism, others applaud his emphasis on black self-respect and condemnation of drugs. (SLD)

Describes the content of the fictional "Turner Diaries." Points out the antisemitic, racist, and antidemocratic aspects of the novel. Brings attention to the role of the "Diaries" to white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups in the United States. Also links the "Diaries" to Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City (Oklahoma) bombing. (DSK)

Using the conceptual organizers of Young's (1990) "faces of oppression," and Hardiman and Jackson's (1997) "levels of oppression," this essay investigates the concept of domination and subordination, Christian privilege, and the subtle and not-so subtle promotion of Christianity in public schooling and in the larger United…

Transnationalism and the experience of migrancy has lead to cultural dissonance for many newcomers from Muslim countries, unaccustomed to the culturally permissive social norms like consuming alcohol and partying, dating and premarital relations. Residing within culturally incongruent spaces, migrant Muslim communities often seek to shelter their…

Included in the many problems of current televangelism which are cause for concern are the constant appeals for donations. Under current circumstances, with tremendous sums of money needed to use television for religious purposes, televangelists resort to sensationalism for mass appeal rather than to spreading the gospel. This ethical problem…

A study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of "Discretion vs. Valor," a simulation game designed to give North American players a chance to: (1) identify with "believers" (Christians) in the Soviet Union in order to form new images of these persons; (2) gain empathy for Christians by understanding the dilemmas they…

In 1830, Missouri was chosen as the Mormon's "Center Place," a place to live and worship in tranquility for all church members. However, their presence created conflict between themselves and the non-Mormon citizens, and harassment and fighting between the two groups led to the Mormons' expulsion by the state's government in 1838.…

This paper presents the result of a statewide survey conducted by the Survey Research Center at the University of Maryland for the Governor's Task Force on Extremism and Violence. The Task Force was commissioned in response to an increased number of reported incidents associated with racial, ethnic, or religious bigotry. The survey was intended to…

Julius Streicher, the German publisher sentenced to death in the Nuremberg trials for rhetorical crimes against humanity, published the widely-read and virulently anti-semitic weekly tabloid "Der Stuermer" from 1923 to 1945. Through Streicher's rhetoric and through the publication's cartoons, Jews were depicted as bacilli, vampires,…

Determinants of religious prejudice were studied using 101 first, third, and fifth graders from rural and non-rural areas. Awareness of religious differences and living in religiously homogeneous rural areas were directly related to the expression of religious prejudice. Implications for curriculum development are discussed. (SLD)

Maintains that the deep social division between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland is mirrored and perpetuated by the existence of separate school systems. Reviews proposals which attempt to use the schools to overcome long-term religious prejudice and conflict. Concludes by examining the potential of projects requiring inter-school…

The author discusses his experience of attending public school as an Amish child during the time when America was at war with Germany. Offered are five suggestions for the public school teacher who has Amish children in the classroom. (JM)

It is argued that the court decision in Widmar v. Vincent, striking down a university's restriction on building use for religious activities, is consistent with the First Amendment's Establishment Clause precedent, does not threaten to undermine its purpose or intended reach, and may in fact clarify it. (MSE)

There is a direct connection between quality legal education and an ambience encouraging full and free idea exchange, and an intellectually diverse law school community is necessary for that kind of exchange. The extent to which a church-related law school's religious goals should be permitted to infringe on this is crucial to its professional…