So, religious influences are not necessarily an "establishment of religion."
Seems like the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing.
" So, religious influences are not necessarily an "establishment of religion."
Nope!
And 'established' religion would be when the government declares 'All citizens must practice the Muslim faith and no other religion is allowed."
Or how about Parliament 'establishing' a religion by enacting a law that 'requires' you to practice their 'declared' faith?
Sound familiar?
Since the First Ammendment expressly FORBIDS Congress from doing this, then 'religious influences' in a government building does not 'establish' a religion.
And don't forget the second part of the First Ammendment that says 'or prohibit the free exercise thereof'.
That part is NOT limited to the 'public' only.
Indeed. Thanks for the ping!