rosary beads in schools around the countryhave stirred questions about freedom of religious
expression. We have seen this issue arise in other
European countries regarding Islamic attire.
The latest case was in Nebraska. School districts
and individual schools have responded to gang members wearing rosary necklaces not for religious expression but for identification of gang membership. This has prompted the enforcement of dress codes that prohibit their use. Those wishing to wear the now popular rosary necklaces as an expression of their religious perspectives have been prohibited from wearing them.
Have there been any reports of this issue arising in our community? Do you see a way to find common ground so that the legitimate and illegitimate use can be addressed?
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