What “adequate safeguards” are needed to keep religious freedom and prevent government and religion from becoming entangled?
A. ADL has suggested safeguards that are designed to protect religious freedom and prevent government and religion from becoming entangled. Because they are designed to ensure that constitutional guarantees of religious liberty are protected, these safeguards are non-negotiable. The safeguards must ensure that: • No program beneficiary is subjected to unwanted and unconstitutional proselytizing when he or she receives government-funded social services; • Taxpayer money does not fund religious discrimination in the hiring and firing of people who will deliver the services; • Secular alternatives to religiously provided services are readily available, and that those who prefer secular alternatives are made aware of them and have realistic and convenient access to them; • Proper firewalls between government-funded services and the core religious activities of a religious organization are developed, so that taxpayer dollars are not channeled into other religious activities of sectarian org
