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wnylib

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11. So if parents want their kids to get Bible instruction,

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 12:02 PM

Oct 4

they could send them to after school classes or Saturday classes, plus Sunday School. That's how it was usually done before the religious right began indoctrinating kids during school class time.

The kids who do not opt in for Bible study should NOT be left without instruction while their classmates are away. They should get their instruction as usual. The Bible study kids can catch up on what they missed or stay in class and get their Bible study after school.

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In Many Places, Bible Education for Public School Kids Is Already Happening. Here's What They're Learning. [View all] marmar Oct 4 OP

one step closer to religious fascism IzzaNuDay Oct 4 #1

They don't trust public schools to teach about history, science, civics, literature, biology, or current events. Midnight Writer Oct 4 #2

FYI, it's the Satanic Temple not the Church of Satan, which is whacky. -nt CrispyQ Oct 4 #7

+1000 wnylib Oct 4 #12

So, parental rights EnergizedLib Oct 4 #18

"...what right do you have to tell other families that they cannot allow their children to learn about the Lord..." CrispyQ Oct 4 #3

... Solly Mack Oct 4 #4

Aside from the religious part, the idea of kids leaving school sounds like an accident waiting to happen underpants Oct 4 #5

More than likely science deniers who believe in the all powerful being written about a 1000+ years ago NoMoreRepugs Oct 4 #6

This isn't part of the public school curriculum and it's not tax supported FakeNoose Oct 4 #8

Agree completely. When I was attending public schools wnylib Oct 4 #13

Right on wnylib - I agree totally FakeNoose Oct 4 #15

It's worse than pointless. It is causing other students wnylib Oct 4 #16

How they thought this would not seed division... Hope22 Oct 4 #9

So... when a kid gets molested in one of these school-day programs.... Happy Hoosier Oct 4 #10

So if parents want their kids to get Bible instruction, wnylib Oct 4 #11

wow. Just like Prager University... religious creep BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 4 #14

Book review: Ping Tung Oct 4 #17