Monday, July 5, 2010

Italy Appeals School Crucifix Ban; European Court Ruled Crucifixes Deny Pupils Freedom

The Christian Today website reports that Italy began its appeal case to keep crucifixes in Italian classrooms on June 30, 2010.

The European Court of Human Rights -- based in Strasbourg, France -- ruled in November 2009 that crucifixes in Italian schools violated religious and educational freedoms.

The court had said the crucifix "could easily be interpreted by pupils of all ages as a religious sign and they would feel that they were being educated in a school environment bearing the stamp of a given religion."

The appeal last week was heard before 17 judges who will issue a decision before the end of 2010.

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