Public School Bible Classes in Virginia

[linwood]

Oh Boy!

STAUNTON, Virginia (AP) -- When Heather and Logan Ward's son entered public kindergarten this fall, they were shocked to discover that pupils were taken from class to a nearby church for weekly Bible lessons.


http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/02/12/bible.class.ap/index.html

 

[Pah]

Oh Boy!

[/b]

I believe there was a Surpreme Court case that allowed this but I don't know it it was overruled. If I remeber correctly, it dealt with Catholic kids.

 

[linwood]

I can see the probable loophole but it doesn`t make it right.

Legal?

Perhaps, but it`s just wrong.

 

[retrorich]

STAUNTON, Virginia (AP) -- When Heather and Logan Ward's son entered public kindergarten this fall, they were shocked to discover that pupils were taken from class to a nearby church for weekly Bible lessons.

That is outrageous!I hope the parents are suing. I know I would.

 

[Saw11_2000]

Oh no, this I believe should be an elective. They are asserting just Christianity on these kids, and it should be their own personal choice if they want to be involved with this. I posted in another thread that I don't believe they should teach religion in school I meant religious schooling like this, I do believe we shuold teach the fundamentals and beliefs of major religions so there is understanding, but this is rediculous.

 

[Lintu]

I don't agree with this at all. Children who choose not to participate are not given the same attention and opportunity as the other kids to have something intellectually stimulating at school. I bet they're ostracized, in some cases. People should be able to put their children in any public school without having to deal with religious education there.

 

[jewscout]

G-d damn this state sux!