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Founding intentions: Jefferson & Madison on school prayer. Rosemarie Zagarri.
The New Republic
Sept 9, 1985 v193 p10(2)
Instructions: Locate this article by visiting
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1. What is the significance of he Virginia Statute of 1779 in regards to freedom of religion?
2. According to this article, what are the most "sophisticated" constitutional arguments in favor of school prayer?
3. What was the basic position of Jefferson and Madison regarding the separation of church and state?
4. What do you think would be the position of Jefferson and Madison regarding modern proposals for school prayer?
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