What is Religious Freedom?

Today, the Supreme Court reached a 4-4 deadlock regarding a religious organization's attempt to establish a charter school funded by public education money. As a result, the lower court's ruling, which found that such funding would breach the separation of church and state, remains in effect.

The term "separation of church and state" is a problematic overstatement of the wording and intent of the Constitution and our forefathers. The Constitution actual says that the government won't favor one religion over another, nor will it choose a national religion. The First Amendment furthers that thought, saying in essence you can practice the religion you choose without government interference.

Does the concept of permitting a religious school to receive public education funds violate any of these particular protections? In my view, it's an example of government overreach, which happens with concerning frequency. What are your thoughts?

Jason Olivier, Attorney

Is it Government vs Religion, or Government separate from Religion