Bible Classes To Be Taught In KY Schools

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IPorange said:
Lawsuits for Koran teaching soon to follow.
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And they shouldn't have a leg to stand on in court. This was done legally within the bounds of a democratic process. If they want to push Koran teachings, they can use the same means that was used in this case (the state legislature). If they can get the votes, then they can have their wish.

Doing an end-around by using the courts is a p*ssy way to go.
 
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Boswell said he believes the legislation is constitutional
because the Bible will be taught from a literary perspective, not a
religious one. He said what sets this legislation apart is that it
proposes teaching, not preaching, the Bible.
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No argument from me there. As long as this class is an elective, you won't get an argument from me there.
 
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The funny thing is I'm currently attending a KY public school and already have a Bible class. How does that work out?
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
And they shouldn't have a leg to stand on in court. This was done legally within the bounds of a democratic process. If they want to push Koran teachings, they can use the same means that was used in this case (the state legislature). If they can get the votes, then they can have their wish.

Doing an end-around by using the courts is a p*ssy way to go.
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Mob rule isn't exactly what this country was founded upon.
 
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IPorange said:
Mob rule isn't exactly what this country was founded upon.
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It is not mob rule. It is not one man/one vote... it is one man "representing" a group of people in a region.

Funny how we seem to have people show disdain for mob rule in a case like this, yet they seem to be the same people that scream about the electoral college and not having the popular vote select our presidents...
 
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nickknx865 said:
No argument from me there. As long as this class is an elective, you won't get an argument from me there.
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I agree as long as it is an elective...but I have my doubts it will be taught strictly from a literary perspective. Why the Bible? There are much better pieces of literature read worldwide that would be suitable. A class on Homer, or Shakespeare would be more instructive IMO.

But as long as it is an elective, who cares I guess. IP's point about there being a class on the Qu'ran is valid. Legislative reasons aside, to allow a Bible class and not a Qu'ran class in a public school comes dangerously close violating the establishment clause.
 
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rjd970 said:
I agree as long as it is an elective...but I have my doubts it will be taught strictly from a literary perspective. Why the Bible? There are much better pieces of literature read worldwide that would be suitable. A class on Homer, or Shakespeare would be more instructive IMO.

But as long as it is an elective, who cares I guess. IP's point about there being a class on the Qu'ran is valid. Legislative reasons aside, to allow a Bible class and not a Qu'ran class in a public school comes dangerously close violating the establishment clause.
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why? if its an elective, and the people voted it in. when, if thats the case, lets have a veda class, cant forget the talmud,
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
It is not mob rule. It is not one man/one vote... it is one man "representing" a group of people in a region.

Funny how we seem to have people show disdain for mob rule in a case like this, yet they seem to be the same people that scream about the electoral college and not having the popular vote select our presidents...
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You must have me confused with someone else.
 
#21
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I took Bible classes here in Chattanooga when I was in high school. It is a elective course, meaning it is not required. The course was taught from a historical perspective instead of religious one.
 
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I wonder what percentage of people who support this sort of thing are Christian?

I am going to guess it is in the ball park of 100 %.
 
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GASOUTHERNVOL said:
why? if its an elective, and the people voted it in. when, if thats the case, lets have a veda class, cant forget the talmud,
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Whatever. Like I said, as long as it is an elective, nobody should care. If it really is a historical or literary class they should just reference the Bible or have a section on it in a literary or history class. I don't even have a problem if the kids even want to pray during the class...I am fine with it as long as it isn't required or officially sanctioned by the teacher. I'm just saying if somebody wants to have a historical perspective of the Qu'ran taught they would have a legitimate lawsuit to get the class.

My whole point is why even open this slippery slope with a class of its own. History or Literature aside, it is still an inherently religious document.
 
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