EXPLAINER: How a 2015 Supreme Court Decision Is Used to Erase Public Menorah and Prayer

Published on December 7, 2023

Religion’s place in the public space has been put in question recently, both by the cancelling of a Jewish Menorah and nativity scene in Moncton and the military banning chaplains from public prayer. In both cases, authorities have cited a 2015 decision by the Supreme Court to justify their actions. In both cases also, public backlash forced the authorities to reconsider the moves they said were meant to foster more “inclusion.” The City of Moncton reversed its decision on Dec. 4 to not display the traditional Jewish Menorah and nativity scene at city hall during the holiday period. “As a growing city, Moncton is continuously evolving its posture with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said Mayor Dawn Arnold in a statement. “The City wanted to be more inclusive toward our community by repositioning these faith symbols; however, we obviously fell short in this transition.”...

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