Suppose a new public park is being built just across the street from a local church. As such, anyone who attends the park can clearly see the cross atop the church. Some parents believe the park's placement was intentional and have petitioned against it as a violation of the First Amendment. Do these parents have a legitimate case?

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The placement of the park across from the church does not constitute an endorsement of religion by the state as the cross atop the church is part of a separate establishment and is not endorsed in any way by the state. Therefore, the parents do not have a legitimate case.

Suppose a New Public Park Is Being Built Just Across