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Mom sues to stop Bible study classes in West Virginia schools
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:00 pm
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:00 pm
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Seems legit at first glance.
BUT...
quote:
A kindergartner's mother is suing her public school system in West Virginia, asking that it discontinue a 75-year practice of putting kids in Bible classes that violate the U.S. and state constitutions.
The woman, identified as "Jane Doe" in the federal lawsuit backed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, says her child will be forced either to take these weekly classes at her Mercer County elementary school or face ostracism as one of the few children who don't. Her daughter is called “Jamie” in the suit.
Seems legit at first glance.
BUT...
quote:
Teresa Russell, another county schools official, told the Charleston Gazette-Mail that the Bible courses are voluntary, financed by a nonprofit group and that the system's 19 elementary and middle schools provide alternative courses at the same time.
This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 6:10 pm
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Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:00 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Separation of church and stupidity. If they are voluntary she is an idiot.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:01 pm to kywildcatfanone
Wickens gonna wicken yo
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:02 pm to LSUTANGERINE
She wants money
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:03 pm to LSUTANGERINE
She should win this one easily. It's pretty well established that religious activities on public school campuses must be student driven and outside of regular school time. The fact that they have alternate classes for those who don't want to participate tells me this is during the school day. That's not appropriate.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:03 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Is this a public, tax supported, school?
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:03 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Lord help her.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:05 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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The woman, identified as "Jane Doe"
I just love a pop off that isn't even brave enough to man up and use their real name. Coward!
This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:09 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Sounds like the mom is pissed that her child wants to go to bible study.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:10 pm to BR Tiger
quote:
She should win this one easily. It's pretty well established that religious activities on public school campuses must be student driven and outside of regular school time. The fact that they have alternate classes for those who don't want to participate tells me this is during the school day. That's not appropriate.
Very good point
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:10 pm to ScubaTiger
quote:
Is this a public, tax supported, school?
yes
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:12 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Tax money shouldn't fund Bible study, Koran study, Scientology study, Buddhist study or any other religion in a public school.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:12 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Shouldn't be in schools, voluntary or not. If they want to learn nonsense they can do it at church.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:18 pm to JombieZombie
I'm very strongly for the separation of church and state. I personally have no problem with religious studies or groups at a public school. But it should be outside regular school hours.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:20 pm to gamatt53
quote:In the OP it states that the class is financed by a non-profit group, which tells me that tax payer money isn't footing the bill on this one. At least that's what it sounds like.
Tax money shouldn't fund Bible study, Koran study, Scientology study, Buddhist study or any other religion in a public school.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:22 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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Teresa Russell, another county schools official, told the Charleston Gazette-Mail that the Bible courses are voluntary, financed by a nonprofit group and that the system's 19 elementary and middle schools provide alternative courses at the same time.
If this happens during class hours she's going to win so easily.
You can have Bible Club at lunch, or before/after school. If they're doing it during instruction time I hope they get the book thrown at them.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:24 pm to Kodar
Man, I don't believe in a God but let them have the class. It isn't a bad thing to have in schools. Just like with Santa and the Easter Bunny, parents should dictate when is the right time to tell their child. Until them let them have the class and behave because God is watching.
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:25 pm to CCTider
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I personally have no problem with religious studies or groups at a public school. But it should be outside regular school hours
Just no. My taxes fund the school property, the salaries, the utilities etc. Go to church or a private religious school if that is what you want.
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financed by a non-profit group,
Ah so I don't have to pay as much tax then right? Wrong
This post was edited on 1/21/17 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:26 pm to LSUTANGERINE
I love clicking on the OT and seeing a story from today's local paper because some trashy arse mom named tonya in my hometown is one of the many locals just trying get that easy $$$
Posted on 1/21/17 at 6:29 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Good. If its a public school, they shouldnt have bible study as a graded course unless its in some context of history.
After school clubs, fine. Not part of the curriculum though.
After school clubs, fine. Not part of the curriculum though.
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