Brown V. Board of Education
To start, a clear fact must be stated: Religion and community are inseparable in the South.
Any mention of religion must be tied to the southern culture and community. The South was originally settled on and controlled by Anglicans, whose ritualistic high church had little appeal to the ordinary men and women, both white and black.
In response, the Baptist Church and Methodist Church started to accommodate average southerners. These religious communities enforced new standards, which created a new male leadership role that followed Christian principles.
Blacks in the south have started up their own churches which are separate but equal to white churches. I predict that our great nation will still have vibrant black churches in the decades to come. These churches will remain separate and will certainly be equal.
Furthermore, the southern attendance rates on a typical Sunday are very high for both of the races. These religious gatherings act as a place for communities to come together and share their values.
Since this behavior takes place regardless of race, you as a court must rule in favor of the Board to preserve the southern culture.
The church is a place for people to meet potential spouses, share recipes, and seek counsel. It would behoove us to degrade such a fine institution that is cherished by all citizens of the South.
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