Church and State:The pledge and other issues

Here's another example of something we talked about in class:

Politician Who Won't Say Pledge of Allegiance May Be Recalled

Also, a blog from North Carolina that touches on the same issue:

If George Washington prayed should we tell the kids?

Consider the value conflict of an elected representative. Personal beliefs vs. beliefs of their constituency. Which gets priority? Does the level of government matter? Is it different for town officials than it is for senators and presidents? Should it be dictated by the majority (hence the recall for this town councilman in Colorado)?

And on a semi-related note:

Christian Rock Band Banned from Playing Ohio Public School

What issues are raised by the banning of this band? How much or how little a role should religion have in public schools? Where do organizations like FCA, Young Life, MSA, etc. fit in? Where does separation of church and state meet with freedom of religion?