Tuesday, October 07, 2025

More FFA Hypos

 How about a hypo involving religious liberty in the public schools. 


Suppose a public school has a sex education class that includes units on homosexuality and transgenderism. If a religious family requests an opt-out from this unit, do they have religious liberty rights under the FFA to have their children excused from the unit?


Is there a substantial burden on the family’s religious exercise? If so, is there a compelling interest in this particular case?

Suppose a public school requires all teachers to take a mandatory DEI orientation program on sexual orientation and gender identity. Can religious teachers opt out?

Suppose a public school does not allow Muslim students an excused absence from class to pray together for a few minutes in an empty classroom during  Ramadan?

Suppose the state has a law requiring all pharmacies to stock the abortion pill. The owner of a small drug store objects based upon his  pro-life religious beliefs.

Suppose a professor at a state university has a policy that requires every student to attend  class the day a guest lecturer will teach the class. The class conflicts with a student's Good Friday service at church.

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