I am very reluctant to become involved in this discussion because it is regarded as a political/religious issue, although it shouldn't be. I support the position of Geno, although maybe not for the same reasons.
A state-supported university is a secular institution. If Notre Dame, Baylor, or SMU wish to involve religious activities, that is fine. They are private, religious institutions, and they have that right. A state-supported university should refrain from any support of any religious position.
Since the scientific community is able to conduct itself with great civility while being largely agnostic or atheist, I don't know that being religious is a requirement for social behavior.
A state-supported university is a secular institution. If Notre Dame, Baylor, or SMU wish to involve religious activities, that is fine. They are private, religious institutions, and they have that right. A state-supported university should refrain from any support of any religious position.
Since the scientific community is able to conduct itself with great civility while being largely agnostic or atheist, I don't know that being religious is a requirement for social behavior.
