What does it mean for a case to be mooted? I have never heard this word before. But I believe maybe it is along the lines of, this case has been muddied... or spoken about before to the point where there is no more to talk about?

Also favors in the way of the church, as he believes that the church should also receive benefits that overall aid the children.

Ruth could be one of the justices that dissented in the argument or majority opinion because the church could be affiliated to a certain religious group that will deny some members but would still get public money.

Samuel Alito is definitely in the majority because throughout the entire court case, the questions make it clear that the state of Missouri does seem to provide aid to certain church denominations in the face of helping create a safer place.

I believe Sonia is making a case here, that I have stated in a student's answer... that the state simply does not want to give the church the money no matter what, they just simply do not want to give tax payer money to an affiliation that serves religion.

I think Elena's comment here shows that she will vote in favor of the church, as her comments show that she understand what Cortman is getting at with this case, and Elena will be in the majority.

I believe the Establishment Clause to be found within the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights, and is obviously intended for everyone. Why is it that to justify this case, the state and lower court agreed that there is no "Federal Establishment Clause." I am not sure how THE Establishment Clause pertains to the states and lower court?

For some reason, I had it in my brain that churches are considered "non-profit" is that not true at all?

I am not sure what facially neutral means. What does "the policy in this case is not facially neutral," mean?