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Originally Posted by statdoc
The term "separation of church and state", even though it is now locked solidly in our national lexicon, is NOT found in the US Constitution. The concept itself is NOT found anywhere in there. The Constitution only states that there will not be an official govt-sponsored religion. This was, in itself, considered very different in the late 1700's. Every other country had a particular religion that the king supported (or that supported the king), and others were usually barely tolerated (if tolerated at all). Ben, George and Friends decided that in the USA any religion would be allowed, or no religion, if you preferred to be an atheist. It was the first truly tolerant government. This did NOT mean that no mention of God was allowed, etc. "We are endowed by our Creator...." etc. It simply means that the Pres cannot make the Methodist Church the official church of the land, or such.
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That is correct; however, the point remains - entities (be that schools, universities or businesses) simply cannot accommodate every single religion and nationality present in the US and allocate time off for their major holidays – it's physically impossible. And if they decide to accommodate one religion and not others those others have the right to be upset and demand the same treatment. Why do Muslims think they are entitled to this privilege? Or why should any other nationality/religion be? Sort of goes along the same lines as why Hispanics think Spanish should be the official second language in the US? Again, why Spanish and not Japanese for example?