Case #1: lynch v. donnelly

the facts:

given your understanding of the establishment clause,

what argument could the group have made?

the city of pawtucket, rhode island, displayed a crèche

(nativity scene) every year as part of its christmas

decorations.

the scene was accompanied by a sign that read,

"season's greetings."

a group sued the city, arguing that the crèche was a

religious symbol of christmas.

its members argued that the crèche violated the

establishment clause of the first amendment.

o the city government was endorsing a religion.

the display respected the beliefs of other religions.

o the city government had the right to free exercise

of religion

o the display did not stop people from observing

other religious practices