Calling the ACLU
If ever there was a headline that will cause the ACLU to file a lawsuit, check this out:
Bible Study Coming to New Braunfels ISD:
One public school district voted Monday night to begin offering a new bible class as part of its curriculum. The elective course is called “The Bible and its Influence.” Board members voted six to one to approve the new class. “The Bible is a fundamental document,” says Rosalyn Bratcher with the New Braunfels ISD. “It has had a great influence in terms of politics, art, music, literature.” The district says this course does not violate the First Amendment. “What makes it compliant is that we are teaching the Bible as a textbook and a document,” adds Bratcher.
I can’t wait to hear how the Roberts court will rule on this when it gets there.
Cross-posted at LetFreedomRing
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January 17th, 2006 at 1:11 pm
I am all for it even as an atheist. It is an elective so no one will be forced to take it and if they want to take it all the power to them
January 17th, 2006 at 7:59 pm
I’m sure a lawsuit will follow-yet another reason the Senate needs to confirm Judge Alito.
January 17th, 2006 at 8:29 pm
I wonder how soon the teachers union will insist on having a “neutral” party teach the course? Kinda like the religion profs I had way back when, and as we “studied” the Bible, one could slice through the contempt that prof had for the subject matter. It was a source of pride for him that he could set up all his straw men and attack with impunity, knowing he had the power of the grade to keep him from any real class discussions. (It’s real easy to win an argument when the only discussion is with yourself.)
January 17th, 2006 at 9:32 pm
I very much doubt there will be a lawsuit since it’s an elective course.
January 19th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
As long as trial lawyers and activist judges beleive they can use the courts to affect policy they will try. I bet there will be a law suit.