Can recipients of services be encouraged to participate in religious activities?
Invited? Yes. Pressured to participate? No. It must be made clear that participation is entirely voluntary and that access to services is unrelated to whether the individual chooses to participate. Information on spiritual content and programming can be placed on display, but recipients of aid funded by the government cannot be required to attend religious programs. For example, a recipient of aid cannot be expected to take an interest in the Bible, the Talmud or the Quran or to attend Chapel or Friday prayers as a condition of receiving services. Back to Top ^ Question 21: If a recipient of services asks the FBO provider for information on religion, can it be shared? Answer: Yes. In most circumstances, a brief answer that is sufficient to satisfy the question is allowed. However, if a longer conversation is requested, provider staff should set up a time to talk after the Federally funded program is concluded or separate from the location of the Federally funded program. For example, i
