Talk:American Indian Religious Freedom Act
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American Indian Religious Freedom Act is a former good article candidate. There are suggestions below for which areas need improvement to satisfy the good article criteria. Once the objections are addressed, the article can be renominated as a good article. If you disagree with the objections, you can seek a review.
Date of review: 24 September 2006 |
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[edit] The Act in full?
Does anyone know a place where I kind find the complete act written down in one section? I've found bits and pieces, here and there, and pieced them togather, but not the whole thing. I'll continue looking, but any help would be apriciated. Thanks! Thε Halo Θ 11:36, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Failed "good article" nomination
This article failed good article nomination. This is how the article, as of September 24, 2006, compares against the six good article criteria:
- 1. Well written?: The writing is grammatically correct, although a few of the sentences are awkward. The prose is not smooth--it doesn't flow naturally from sentence to sentence.
- 2. Factually accurate?: Everything is accurate, as far as I can tell. Sources are provided for most claims. Editors should try to find sources for a few unsourced claims. For example, the sentences near the end of 'Effects' that deal with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
- 3. Broad in coverage?: Article is not that long, and since this article is on a 20th century topic, I am sure more can be added. Who was involved in its passage? There was a quote from him, was this a bill he pushed? Give specific examples of American Indian religious practices before the Act was passed.
- 4. Neutral point of view?: It seems mostly NPOV. One exception is this In 1993, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act seemed to contradict this judgement, stating that the Government should not “substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion.” [12] The case was also part of the reason for the 1994 amendments. The source provided for this does not appear to be a legal authority. Instead, it looks like an advocacy site. Also, why are certain practices forbidden? The article paints the topic as the persecution of Native Americans and the Native Americans' fight for respect. Regardless of if this is true, there is mostly likely a rationale for not letting American Indians use eagle feathers. This also goes to thoroughness: please explain how the pre-AIRFA law came to be, and why.
- 5. Article stability? Article was changed significantly just one day before my review.
- 6. Images?: Current image is good. Images are not required for GA status, but they are a big help.
When these issues are addressed, the article can be resubmitted for consideration. Thanks for your work so far. --Tjss(Talk) 14:52, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
